H.R. 804 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Protect the National Security Council From Political Interference Act of 2017
H.R. 804 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Feb 1, 2017, sponsored by Stephanie N. Murphy with 182 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 1, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 182
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Protect the National Security Council From Political Interference Act of 2017 This bill amends the National Security Act of 1947 to prohibit the President from designating any individual whose primary or predominant responsibility is political in nature to serve as a member of the National Security Council (NSC) or to regularly attend or participate in NSC meetings or meetings convened under the auspices of the NSC, including…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Stephanie N. Murphy (D-FL). Co-sponsors: 182 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 1, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in ea (Feb 1, 2017)
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Committees
- Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
- Armed Services Committee
More
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