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114-hr-6034114th Congress

Classified Information Protection Act of 2016

Sponsored By: Representative Ratcliffe, John [R-TX-4]

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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.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Ratcliffe, John [R-TX-4]

TX • R

Cosponsors

  • ROBERT GOODLATTE

    VA • R

    Sponsored 9/14/2016

  • Rep. Gowdy, Trey [R-SC-4]

    SC • R

    Sponsored 9/14/2016

  • Rep. Chaffetz, Jason [R-UT-3]

    UT • R

    Sponsored 9/14/2016

  • Rep. Hurd, Will [R-TX-23]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 9/14/2016

  • Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 9/14/2016

  • Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1]

    CA • R

    Sponsored 9/20/2016

  • Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9]

    AZ • R

    Sponsored 9/20/2016

  • Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1]

    OH • R

    Sponsored 9/20/2016

  • Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1]

    AL • R

    Sponsored 9/28/2016

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