S 1520 · 93th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

A bill to establish a commission to study all laws, and executive branch rules, regulations, orders, and procedures, relating to the classification and protection of information for the purpose of determining their consistency with the efficient operation of the Government, including the proper performance of its duties by the Congress.

Introduced 1973-04-10· Sponsored by Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Government Operations.(1973-04-10)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Establishes the National Commission on Executive Security to: (1) conduct a study of all laws, and of all rules, regulations, and orders, relating to the classification and protection of information, and the practices and procedures of Federal agencies with respect to such matters for the purpose of determining what reorganization, if any, of the executive branch needs to be made to insure full disclosure of information, consistent with the security of the United States; (2) determine which such laws, rules, regulations, orders, and procedures are necessary, appropriate, and consistent with the freedom of speech, press, and assembly guaranteed by the first amendment to the Constitution, the freedom of information, and the efficient and equitable operation of Government; (3) determine what, if any, modifications of existing laws, rules, regulations, orders, and procedures are required to insure a more efficient, equitable, and uniform system for maximum possible disclosure of information, consistent with the security of the United States; (4) make recommendations for legislation or other governmental action to preserve and protect the security of the United States in a manner consis…

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Cosponsors (20)

16 Democrats4 Republicans