S. 2672: Independent National Security Classification Board Act of 2004

108th Congress · introduced 2004-07-15 · Government Operations and Politics · Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Intelligence. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8236-8237)

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Where it came from: introduced 2004-07-15 · official record
Who proposed it: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] · what a sponsor is
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Where it stands now: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Intelligence. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8236-8237) Not final yet: this can still change. We check for updates every day.
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Official title

Independent National Security Classification Board Act of 2004

Plain summary

Independent National Security Classification Board Act of 2004 - Establishes the Independent National Security Classification Board as an independent agency within the executive branch. Directs the Board, with respect to national security information, to: (1) review the classification system for such information and recommend reforms to ensure the protection of national security, information sharing among Government agencies, and an open and informed public discussion; (2) prescribe the classification system for such information applicable to all departments and agencies of the United States; and (3) upon its own initiative or by request of the Inspector General of an executive agency or the chairman or ranking member of specified congressional committees, review any classification decision made by an executive agency with respect to such information. Authorizes the Board to: (1) conduct hearings; (2) secure information from any Federal agency; (3) obtain administrative support services; (4) use the U.S. Postal Service in the same manner as other Federal agencies; and (5) accept, use, and dispose of gifts or donations of services or property.

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Independent National Security Classification Board Act of 2004

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in Senate)

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Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] · 5 cosponsors

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John Cornyn (R-TX)

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Words on this page, explained (2)

Ballot initiative: A proposed law or constitutional amendment that citizens place on the ballot by gathering enough voter signatures, so voters decide it directly. About half the states allow some form of it.
Securities: Financial investments that can be bought and sold, such as stocks and bonds.

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Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-108s2672.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/108/s>

Record fed-us-cong108-s2672 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong108 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong108