S. 3564 (112th): Public Interest Declassification Board Reauthorization Act of 2012

112th Congress, 2011–2013. Text as of Dec 12, 2012 (Referred to House Committee).

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S 3564 RFH

112th CONGRESS

2d Session

S. 3564

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

December 12, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

AN ACT

To extend the Public Interest Declassification Act of 2000 until 2014 and for other purposes.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ‘Public Interest Declassification Board Reauthorization Act of 2012’.

SEC. 2. PUBLIC INTEREST DECLASSIFICATION BOARD.

    (a) Subsequent Appointment- Section 703(c)(2)(D) of the Public Interest Declassification Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-567; 50 U.S.C. 435 note) is amended by striking the period at the end and inserting ‘from the date of the appointment.’.

    (b) Vacancy- Section 703(c)(3) of the Public Interest Declassification Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-567; 50 U.S.C. 435 note) is amended by striking ‘A member of the Board appointed to fill a vacancy before the expiration of a term shall serve for the remainder of the term.’.

    (c) Extension of Sunset- Section 710(b) of the Public Interest Declassification Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-567; 50 U.S.C. 435 note) is amended by striking ‘2012.’ inserting ‘2014.’.

Passed the Senate December 11, 2012.

Attest:

NANCY ERICKSON,

Secretary.