H.R. 6575 - Over-Classification Reduction Act
Government information. 110th Congress (2007-2008) View bill details
- Sponsor:
- Henry Waxman
- Summary:
- To require the Archivist of the United States to promulgate regulations to prevent the over-classification of information, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
- Status:
- The bill was voted on in the House on September 9, 2008
House Vote: On Passage
PASSED by voice vote on September 9, 2008.
Other Votes:
Over-Classification Reduction Act
H.R. 6575 — 110th Congress (2007–2008)
- Summary
- To require the Archivist of the United States to promulgate regulations to prevent the over-classification of information, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
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- Title
- To require the Archivist of the United States to promulgate regulations to prevent the over-classification of information, and for other purposes.
- Other Titles
- Over-Classification Reduction Act
- Over-Classification Reduction Act
- Over-Classification Reduction Act
- Over-Classification Reduction Act
- Sponsor
- Henry Waxman
- Co-Sponsors
- Subjects
- Government information
- Administrative procedure
- Administrative remedies
- Armed forces
- Civil liberties
- Classified defense information
- Congress
- Congressional reporting requirements
- Defense policy
- Employee training
- Executive departments
- Federal employees
- Fines (Penalties)
- Government contractors
- Government employees
- Government paperwork
- Identification devices
- Inspectors general
- Job training
- Law
- National Archives and Records Administration
- National security
- Official secrets
- Politics and government
- Public contracts
- Right of privacy
- Security classification (Government documents)
- Transfer of employees
- Whistle blowing
- Related Bills
- Major Actions
Introduced 7/23/2008 Referred to Committee Passed House 9/09/2008 - Bill History
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Chamber/Committee Motion Date Result currently selected House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. 9/09/2008 PASSED by voice vote Action Date Description Introduced 7/23/2008 7/23/2008 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. 7/23/2008 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Put on a legislative calendar 7/23/2008 Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. 7/30/2008 Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government. H. Rept. 110-809. Put on a legislative calendar 7/30/2008 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 523. 9/09/2008 Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. 9/09/2008 Considered under suspension of the rules. 9/09/2008 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6575. currently selected House Vote on Passage 9/09/2008 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. 9/10/2008 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Number Sponsor Date Offered Status
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