HR 6241 · 93th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Constitutional Oath Support Act

Introduced 1973-03-28· Sponsored by Rep. Ichord, Richard H. [D-MO-8]· 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 House Committee on Internal Security.(1973-03-28)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Oath Support Act - Establishes procedures under the subversive Activities Control Act of 1950 to insure that the oath or affirmation to support the Constitution, required of Federal employees, is taken in good faith. States that only such persons are employed by the Government of the United States as are disposed to protect and defend the Constitution to the best of their ability against all enemies, foreign and domestic. Establishes a program in the executive branch of the Government to insure that no civilian employee shall be employed or retained employment by the Government if there is a reasonable doubt that such person will in good faith support the Constitution. Authorizes the President to institute measures and to prescribe regulations necessary to establish and maintain such program. Requires that appointments of civilian employees in the executive branch of the Government shall be subject to investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or by persons qualified for such duties by reason of study, training or experience with respect to concepts of ideological subversion, and the origin and history of communist and other subversive organizations, their…

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Cosponsors (6)

2 Democrats4 Republicans