Us Congress House Bill HR46

Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/15/25
• Refer: 1/15/25

Caption

Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to exclude employees of the offices of Members who serve on certain committees of the House from the allotment of the number of employees of the office who may hold security clearances processed by the Office of House Security if such employees are members of the armed forces who hold a security clearance issued by the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.

Impact

The proposed change would primarily affect those serving in committees that oversee defense and foreign affairs, including the Subcommittee on Defense and the Committee on Armed Services. By allowing these armed forces personnel to hold security clearances without counting against the office's allotment, the resolution seeks to enhance the capacity for oversight and secure involvement of military personnel in legislative processes.

Summary

House Resolution 46 aims to amend the Rules of the House of Representatives by creating an exemption for certain employees of Members who serve on specific committees. This exemption particularly applies to armed forces members who hold a security clearance issued by the Department of Defense. Under this resolution, such employees will not be included in the limit of staff allowed to hold security clearances processed by the Office of House Security.

Contention

While the resolution seems to streamline and support the operational capacity of Members who serve on defense-related committees, some may view the change as a potential pathway for security risks if not managed properly. The specifics of how these clearances are processed and the oversight over such personnel may come under scrutiny, given the sensitive nature of their duties and the information they may access.

Congress_id

119-HRES-46

Policy_area

Congress

Introduced_date

2025-01-15