HR 876 · 96th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

A bill to provide for the personal safety of those persons engaged in furthering the foreign intelligence operations of the United States.

Introduced 1979-01-15· Sponsored by Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-6]· 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 the Judiciary.(1979-01-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Establishes maximum criminal penalties of ten years imprisonment and/or a $10,000 fine for anyone who willfully discloses information identifying or tending to identify a person as a present or former participant in United States foreign intelligence operations if: (1) the information has been designated by statute or Executive Order as requiring a specific degree of protection; or (2) the person disclosing the information knows or has reason to believe that such disclosure may prejudice the safety or well-being of the person identified.…

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