H.Res. 788 (96th): A resolution providing for the consideration of the bill H.R. 5615 to amend the National Security Act of 1947 to prohibit the unauthorized disclosure of information identifying certain United States Intelligence officers, agents, informants, and sources.

Introduced:
Sep 17, 1980 (96th Congress, 1979–1980)
Sponsor:
Rep. Morgan Murphy [D-IL2]
Status:
Died (Introduced)

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Status

This resolution was introduced on September 17, 1980, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

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Introduced Sep 17, 1980
Cosponsors
none
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9/17/1980--Introduced.
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 5615 (Unauthorized identification of U.S. intelligence sources).

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