H.R. 6034 · 114th Congress
Classified Information Protection Act of 2016
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- John Ratcliffe
- Introduced
- 2016-09-14
- Latest action
- 2016-09-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Summary
Classified Information Protection Act of 2016
This bill amends the federal criminal code to specify that the government need not prove intent to harm the United States when prosecuting a: (1) person entrusted with national defense information who permits the loss or removal of such information through gross negligence; or (2) government employee, contractor, or consultant who commits unauthorized removal and retention of classified material.