HR 6034 · 114th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Classified Information Protection Act of 2016

Introduced 2016-09-14· Sponsored by Rep. Ratcliffe, John [R-TX-4]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.(2016-09-27)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Classified Information Protection Act of 2016 This bill amends the federal criminal code to specify that the government need not prove intent to harm the United States when prosecuting a: (1) person entrusted with national defense information who permits the loss or removal of such information through gross negligence; or (2) government employee, contractor, or consultant who commits unauthorized removal and retention of classified material.…

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Cosponsors (9)

9 Republicans