H.R. 3210 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Securely Expediting Clearances Through Reporting Transparency Act of 2018
H.R. 3210 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Jul 12, 2017, sponsored by Stephen Knight with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 12, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 115-173
What it does
Securely Expediting Clearances Through Reporting Transparency Act of 2018 or the SECRET Act of 2018 (Sec. 3) This bill requires the National Background Investigations Bureau (NBIB) within the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to report on its backlog of security clearance investigations. The report must include a backlog mitigation plan identifying the cause of, and making recommendations to remedy, the backlog. (Sec.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Stephen Knight (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 12, 2017
- Passed the HouseJul 26, 2017
- Passed the SenateMar 15, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentMay 10, 2018
- Became lawMay 22, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-173. (May 22, 2018)
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Committees
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
More
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