Bills · HRES 264
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 264Government Operations and Politics
Of inquiry requesting the President transmit certain documents in his possession to the House of Representatives relating to the security clearances held by Elon Musk, members of the United States Department of Government Efficiency Service, and any other individual considered to be a member of the DOGE team.
INTRO MAR 27· LAST ACTION APR 30
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because security clearances are vital for protecting sensitive national information. When individuals, particularly those working with or for the government, are granted such clearances, it means they have access to information that could significantly impact national security.
This resolution represents Congress's role in overseeing the executive branch. If the House believes there are concerns about the integrity or process of granting security clearances, especially to individuals connected to a potentially new or unusual entity like the "Department of Government Efficiency Service," it has the right to investigate. If this resolution passes and the documents are provided, it could lead to public discussions about government accountability, the thoroughness of security vetting, and who is deemed trustworthy with classified information. If it does not pass, the specific details of these clearances would likely remain confidential within the Executive Branch.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requests the President to transmit specific documents to the House of Representatives.
This is the core action of the resolution, initiating a formal congressional request for information.
PROVISION 02
The requested documents must relate to the vetting, background investigations, and security clearances held by certain individuals.
It clearly defines the subject matter of the inquiry as sensitive personnel security issues.
PROVISION 03
Specifically targets documents concerning Elon Musk and other named individuals associated with the 'United States Department of Government Efficiency Service' or 'DOGE team'.
This pinpoints the exact individuals and the governmental entity under scrutiny.
PROVISION 04
Requires the documents to be provided in a 'complete and unredacted form'.
Ensures that the House receives full, unedited information, without any parts hidden or removed, to conduct thorough oversight.
PROVISION 05
Establishes a deadline for document transmission: no later than 14 days after the resolution is adopted.
Sets a clear timeframe for the Executive Branch to respond to the congressional request, promoting timely action.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 20
D· California
YRS IN OFFICE
3
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21
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DEM 20 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSAPR 30
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
MAR 27
Submitted in House
MAR 27
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 264
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 27, 2025
Last actionApr 30, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 27, 2025
House Res.HRES 264Government Operations and Politics
Of inquiry requesting the President transmit certain documents in his possession to the House of Representatives relating to the security clearances held by Elon Musk, members of the United States Department of Government Efficiency Service, and any other individual considered to be a member of the DOGE team.
INTRODUCED MAR 27, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 30, 2025
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