A bill to amend the National Security Act of 1947 to prohibit the unauthorized disclosure of information identifying certain United States intelligence officers, agents, informants, and sources.

H.R. 4 in the 97th Congress (1981–1982) became law — introduced on Jan 5, 1981, sponsored by Edward Boland. Congress held 6 roll call votes on it.

During the 97th Congress (1981–1982), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Jan 5, 1981
Policy area: Defense
Public law: Public Law 97-200

Sponsor

Edward Boland (D-MA)

Where it stands

IntroducedJan 5, 1981
Passed the HouseYes
Passed the SenateYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawJun 23, 1982

Every roll call vote on this bill

To amend H.R. 4, a bill to make it a federal crime to disclose the identities of certain U.S. Intelligence…House · Sep 23, 1981
To amend H.R. 4, a bill making it a federal crime to disclose the identities of certain U.S. Intelligence…House · Sep 23, 1981
To pass H.R. 4, a bill making it a federal crime to disclose the identities of certain U.S. Intelligence…House · Sep 23, 1981
To pass H.R. 4, a bill making it a felony to publicly expose the identities of U.S. Covert intelligence…Senate · Mar 18, 1982
To agree to the conference report on H.R. 4, a bill amending the national securities act of 1947 to prohibit…House · Jun 3, 1982
To adopt the conference report on H.R.4, a bill establishing criminal penalties for the disclosure of…Senate · Jun 10, 1982

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From the Congressional Bills Project (Adler and Wilkerson), covering 1947–2002.

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