What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HRES 46.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-01-15.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hres46/BILLS-119hres46ih.htm

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-21.

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Mills, Cory [R-FL-7].

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

Analysis and Potential Impact of HRES 46

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Streamlining Security Clearances for Military Personnel in Congress

Q: What are the main provisions?

Key points include: Military members working in congressional offices with existing DoD security clearances are excluded from office security clearance quotas. This change applies to staff of Members serving on key defense, homeland security, and intelligence committees. The clearance level for these military personnel cannot exceed their DoD clearance or the highest level sponsored by the office.

New rules make it easier for congressional staff who are also military members with existing Department of Defense security clearances to access classified information. They are no longer counted towards the office's limit of employees who can hold such clearances, which streamlines the work of national security committees. Citizens may experience an indirect impact through potentially more efficient operations of defense and security bodies.

Key points

Military members working in congressional offices with existing DoD security clearances are excluded from office security clearance quotas.

This change applies to staff of Members serving on key defense, homeland security, and intelligence committees.

The clearance level for these military personnel cannot exceed their DoD clearance or the highest level sponsored by the office.

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Status:

Introduced

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Additional Information

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.

Print number: HRES 46

Sponsor: Rep. Mills, Cory [R-FL-7]

Process start date: 2025-01-15

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