STOP Resolution
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 1237
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Congress
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-04-30: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- Last Updated
- 2026-05-20T08:08:16Z
AI-Generated Summary
Summary of H. Res. 1237 (119th Congress)
Purpose
This resolution establishes a mandatory training requirement for certain House of Representatives members, officers, and employees who have access to classified information. It aims to ensure completion of a program focused on counterintelligence and the protection of classified information during each Congress.
Key Provisions
- Training Requirement: The Committee on House Administration must issue regulations requiring completion of a training program administered by the House Sergeant-at-Arms within 90 days of the resolution's adoption or an individual's start in a covered role.
- Covered Individuals: Applies to all Members (including Delegates and Resident Commissioners) who receive classified access due to their service, as well as officers and employees holding security clearances with such access. This includes fellowship participants and federal detailees.
- Deadlines and Exceptions: Training must occur by set deadlines (generally 90 days), with alternatives possible for short-term fellows or late-term arrivals. An exception exists for those completing equivalent training during new Member orientation.
- Noncompliance Consequences: Members lose access to classified information until training is completed. Officers and employees face a 180-day delay in regaining access after completion.
- Compliance Mechanisms: The Committee on House Administration is directed to consider additional enforcement tools.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
This resolution introduces a new mandatory training obligation for classified information handling, which did not previously exist as a uniform House-wide requirement. It creates specific access restrictions tied to training completion, altering internal procedures for security clearances and information access within the House.
Potential Impacts
- On Government Agencies: Increases administrative responsibilities for the Committee on House Administration (regulation issuance) and the House Sergeant-at-Arms (training administration and certification).
- On Citizens: No direct effects on the general public.
- On International Relations: No explicit provisions or anticipated effects addressed in the resolution.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- House Members, officers, and employees with access to classified information.
- The Committee on House Administration.
- The House Sergeant-at-Arms.
- Participants in House fellowship programs and federal detailees.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
The resolution operates under Congress's authority to set its own rules and procedures, potentially raising questions about enforcement consistency with existing security clearance processes. It emphasizes internal accountability for information protection without altering broader federal laws on classified materials.
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Sponsor
Cosponsors (2)
Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1], Rep. Crank, Jeff [R-CO-5]
Recent Actions
- 2026-04-30: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- 2026-04-30: Submitted in House
Bill Versions
- Stop Telling other People Resolution — issued 2026-04-30 — PDF (5 pages)