H.R.es46 - Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to exclude employees of the offices of Members who serve on certain committees of the House from the allotment of the number of employees of the office who may hold security clearances processed by the Office of House Security if such employees are members of the armed forces who hold a security clearance issued by the Department of Defense, and for other purposes. (119th Congress)
Summary
H.Res.46 proposes an amendment to the Rules of the House of Representatives regarding security clearances for House employees. Specifically, it aims to exclude certain employees from the allotment of security clearances processed by the Office of House Security. This exclusion applies to employees who are members of the armed forces and already hold a security clearance issued by the Department of Defense, and who work for members of specific committees.
Expected Effects
The primary effect of this resolution would be to streamline the security clearance process for certain House employees. By excluding these individuals from the standard allotment, it could potentially free up resources within the Office of House Security. This may allow for quicker processing of clearances for other employees who do not already possess a DoD clearance.
Potential Benefits
- Simplifies security clearance procedures for qualified House employees.
- Potentially reduces administrative burden on the Office of House Security.
- Allows committees dealing with sensitive national security matters to more easily utilize the expertise of individuals with existing security clearances.
- May improve efficiency in staffing roles requiring security clearances within relevant committees.
- Recognizes existing security clearances granted by the Department of Defense.
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Potential Disadvantages
- Could create a perception of preferential treatment for certain employees.
- May introduce complexities in tracking and managing security clearances across different systems (House vs. DoD).
- Potential for oversight gaps if the DoD clearance standards differ significantly from those of the House.
- Limited impact, as it only affects a specific subset of House employees.
- May not address underlying issues causing delays in security clearance processing.
Constitutional Alignment
The resolution appears to align with the Constitution, specifically Article I, Section 2, which grants the House of Representatives the power to determine the rules of its proceedings. The amendment to the House Rules does not appear to infringe upon any individual liberties or rights protected by the Constitution or its amendments. The resolution focuses on internal administrative procedures within the House, and does not extend beyond the scope of legislative authority.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).