hold on there's just too much going on in Congress lmao...
Mandates training for House members on classified info protection.
Mr. Fallon, Mr. Crawford.
Introduced in House, referred to committee.
This resolution, known as the STOP Resolution, mandates annual training in counterintelligence and classified information protection for House Members, officers, and employees with access to classified data. The Committee on House Administration will issue regulations for this program, which the House Sergeant-at-Arms will administer. Representatives Fallon and Crawford introduced the bill, which is currently awaiting review by the House Administration Committee.
Introduced Apr 30, 2026
This resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 30, 2026, by Representatives Fallon and Crawford, for consideration in the 119th Congress. It has been referred to the Committee on House Administration. As a House Resolution, it only needs to pass the House of Representatives to be adopted, typically following approval by the relevant committee, and does not require Senate or Presidential action.
If passed, all House members and staff who handle classified information would be required to complete specific counterintelligence and classified information protection training each Congress. Failure to complete this training would prevent Members from accessing classified information and could bar officers/employees for 180 days after completion. The Committee on House Administration would also develop new regulations to oversee this mandatory program, ensuring compliance.
Supporters Say
Supporters believe it enhances national security by improving classified information protection within the House.
Critics Say
No specific arguments against the resolution are detailed in the bill text itself.
The bill text explicitly outlines the requirement for training to protect classified information. No specific arguments for or against the resolution are presented within the provided legislative language.