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US S4630

US S4630
Espionage Act Reform Act of 2022


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Introduced
07/27/2022
In Committee
07/27/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend chapter 37 of title 18, United States Code, to authorize appropriate disclosure of classified information, to appropriately limit the scope of the offense of dis- closing classified information, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Espionage Act Reform Act of 2022, aims to amend chapter 37 of title 18 of the United States Code to authorize appropriate disclosure of classified information and limit the scope of the offense of disclosing classified information. Key provisions include: allowing disclosure of certain classified information to specific entities like Congress, inspectors general, and oversight boards; clarifying the definition of "classified information"; specifying that the law only applies to "covered persons" who have authorized access to the classified information; and limiting the scope of prosecution for non-foreign agents who do not directly and materially aid in the commission of the offense with the intent to harm national security or benefit a foreign government.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 07/27/2022)

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