Other Policies - Bond Amendment, etc.

Question 1

Replaced the Smith Amendment.

Bars person from holding a national security eligibility for access to SAP’s, Restricted Data, and Sensitive Compartmented Information without an expressed waiver if they:
-Have been convicted in any court of the U.S. of a crime, was sentenced to imprisonment for a term exceeding 1 year, and was incarcerated as a result of that sentence for not less than 1 year.

-Have been discharged or dismissed from the Armed Forces under dishonorable conditions.

• are mentally incompetent based on an evaluation by a duly qualified health professional.

And cannot be granted a security clearance if they:

-Are an unlawful user of a controlled or an addict

Answer 1

Bond Amendment (2008)

Question 2

Streamlines the investigative and adjudicative process for the federal government.

Reduces adjudicative guidelines.

The PR were extended to address the backlog.

Answer 2

Intelligence Reform & Terrorism Prevention Act (IRPTA)

Question 3

Controls the collection of personal information by the federal government.

Sets forth a requirement to publish in the federal register all systems of records for which personal information is collected.

Requires that the subject be notified why personal information is being collected, routine uses, and the impact of failure to provide the information.

Answer 3

Privacy Act 1974

Question 4

Established integrated policies and procedures forthe department, agencies, and functions of the government relating to national security.

Established the military Dept of army, navy ( including USMC) and Air Force under the direction, authority and control of the secretary of Defense.

Answer 4

National Security Act of 1947