Independent National Security Classification Board Act of 2004
Latest action · Jul 20, 2004 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1431)
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedJul 19, 2004
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Independent National Security Classification Board Act of 2004 - Establishes the Independent National Security Classification Board as an independent agency within the executive branch.
Directs the Board, with respect to national security information, to: (1) review the classification system for such information and recommend reforms to ensure the protection of national security, information sharing among Government agencies, and an open and informed public discussion; (2) prescribe the classification system for such information applicable to all departments and agencies of the United States; and (3) upon its own initiative or by request of the Inspector General of an executive agency or the chairman or ranking member of specified congressional committees, review any classification decision made by an executive agency with respect to such information.
Authorizes the Board to: (1) conduct hearings; (2) secure information from any Federal agency; (3) obtain administrative support services; (4) use the U.S. Postal Service in the same manner as other Federal agencies; and (5) accept, use, and dispose of gifts or donations of services or property.
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Jul 19, 2004.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-IA | Leonard L. Boswell | Original | Jul 19, 2004 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jul 20, 2004Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1431)
- Jul 19, 2004Introduced in House
- Jul 19, 2004Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 2672 | Independent National Security Classification Board Act of 2004 | Identical bill | Jul 15, 2004 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Government Operations and Politics.
- Administrative procedure
- Administrative remedies
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Classified defense information
- Congress
- Congressional oversight
- Congressional reporting requirements
- Electronic government information
- Executive reorganization
- Federal advisory bodies
- Freedom of information
- Government Operations and Politics
- Government paperwork
- Government publicity
- Internet
- Law
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Security classification (Government documents)
- Standards
- Web sites
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