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H.R. 4205 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024

Drain the Intelligence Community Swamp Act of 2023

H.R. 4205 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Jun 20, 2023, sponsored by George Santos with 1 co-sponsors.

During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Jun 20, 2023
Co-sponsors
1
Policy area
Armed Forces and National Security

What it does

Drain the Intelligence Community Swamp Act of 2023 This bill revokes the security clearances of 51 individuals who signed a statement titled Public Statement on the Hunter Biden Emails and dated October 19, 2020. It also (1) specifies that a security clearance may not be granted or renewed for any of them, and (2) requires the Departments of Defense and Justice to investigate these individuals.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

George Santos (R-NY). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJun 20, 2023
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Biggs asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 4205, a bill originally introduced by Representative Santos, for the pur (Jun 12, 2024)

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