US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US Federal House Bill HR46

Introduced
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

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HR1248

Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit Members, officers, and employees of the House of Representatives from participating in prediction markets in certain cases, and for other purposes.

US HR264

Of inquiry requesting the President transmit certain documents in his possession to the House of Representatives relating to the security clearances held by Elon Musk, members of the United States Department of Government Efficiency Service, and any other individual considered to be a member of the DOGE team.

US HB524

Public officers and employees; elected officers or officials shall not have their employment terminated solely as a result of being elected to or holding an elected office; provide

US HB2006

Providing membership in the KP&F retirement system for certain security officers of the department of corrections and allowing certain service credit purchases of previous KPERS security officer service for purposes of KP&F retirement benefits.

US S08324

Grants security officers serving at the village of Ardsley village court peace officer status; provides that such officers shall complete training if they are not otherwise police officers or peace officers.

US HB06212

An Act Authorizing The Use Of School Security Infrastructure Grant Funds For The Employment Of Armed Security Officers.

US HR1001

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US A03988

Grants security officers serving at the village of Ardsley village court peace officer status; provides that such officers shall complete training if they are not otherwise police officers or peace officers.

US HR2

House of Representatives; relative to officials, employees, and committees

US HB1115

Relating to the employment of honorably retired peace officers as school district security personnel and the applicability to those officers of certain law governing private security.

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