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Bill113th CongressFiled Jul 10, 2013Government Operations and Politics
S. 1276

Security Clearance Oversight and Reform Enhancement Act

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Oct 10, 2013)

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on September 25, 2013. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Security Clearance Oversight and Reform Enhancement Act - Authorizes funding for the cost of audits, investigations, and oversight activities conducted by the Inspector General of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) of the OPM revolving fund and functions financed by the fund. Requires OPM to include in its budget an estimate by the OPM Inspector General of the amount required to pay the reasonable expenses (not to exceed .33% of total budgetary authority) to audit, investigate, and perform other oversight activities related to the revolving fund.

What just happenedOct 11, 2013

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT](D-MT)Sponsor
7 cosponsors4 D3 R
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  • Referred in HouseOct 11, 2013
  • Engrossed in SenateOct 10, 2013
  • Reported to SenateSep 25, 2013
  • Introduced in SenateJul 10, 2013
  1. Oct 11, 2013IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

  2. Oct 11, 2013FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  3. Oct 11, 2013Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  4. Oct 10, 2013Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.

  5. Oct 10, 2013Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.

  6. Oct 10, 2013Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7387; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7387)

  7. Sep 25, 2013Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 199.

  8. Sep 25, 2013Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Carper with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 113-111. Additional views filed.

  9. Sep 25, 2013Committee14000

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Carper with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 113-111. Additional views filed.

  10. Jul 31, 2013Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

  11. Jul 10, 2013IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

  12. Jul 10, 2013IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate amendedOct 10, 201335

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on September 25, 2013. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Security Clearance Oversight and Reform Enhancement Act - Authorizes funding for the cost of audits, investigations, and oversight activities conducted by the Inspector General of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) of the OPM revolving fund and functions financed by the fund. Requires OPM to include in its budget an estimate by the OPM Inspector General of the amount required to pay the reasonable expenses (not to exceed .33% of total budgetary authority) to audit, investigate, and perform other oversight activities related to the revolving fund.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Sep 25, 20131

Security Clearance Oversight and Reform Enhancement Act - Authorizes funding for the cost of audits, investigations, and oversight activities conducted by the Inspector General of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) of the OPM revolving fund and functions financed by the fund. Requires OPM to include in its budget an estimate by the OPM Inspector General of the amount required to pay the reasonable expenses (not to exceed .33% of total budgetary authority) to audit, investigate, and perform other oversight activities related to the revolving fund.

Introduced in SenateJul 10, 2013

Security Clearance Oversight and Reform Enhancement Act - Authorizes funding for the cost of audits, investigations, and oversight activities relating to the revolving fund of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for financing investigations, training, and other OPM functions.

Directs OPM to terminate or debar an individual employed or contracted by OPM if OPM determines that the individual was involved in misconduct affecting the integrity of the OPM background investigations program.

Requires the Director of National Intelligence to issue guidance to federal departments and agencies on positions requiring a security clearance.

Security Clearance Oversight and Reform Enhancement Act — Informed