HOUSE 1065116th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Social Media Use in Clearance Investigations Act of 2019

Last Action: 2/12/2019

Actions

2019-02-12Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
2019-02-11Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2019-02-11On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 377 - 3 (Roll no. 76). (text: CR H1496)
2019-02-11Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 377 - 3 (Roll no. 76).(text: CR H1496)
2019-02-11Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1504-1505)
2019-02-11At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
2019-02-11DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1065.
2019-02-11Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1498-1499)
2019-02-11Ms. Hill (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
2019-02-07Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
2019-02-07Introduced in House
2019-02-07Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2019-02-11 (53)

Social Media Use in Clearance Investigations Act of 2019

This bill directs the Office of Management and Budget to report on the examination of social media activity during security clearance investigations.

Cosponsors (2)

Jody Hice (R-GA)
Van Taylor (R-TX)

Subjects

Congressional oversight
Employee hiring
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media

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