2 USC 1979 - Release of security information

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§ 1979.

Release of security information

(a)

Definition

In this section, the term “security information” means information that—

(1)

is sensitive with respect to the policing, protection, physical security, intelligence, counterterrorism actions, or emergency preparedness and response relating to Congress, any statutory protectee of the Capitol Police, and the Capitol buildings and grounds; and

(2)

is obtained by, on behalf of, or concerning the Capitol Police Board, the Capitol Police, or any incident command relating to emergency response.

(b)

Authority of Board to determine conditions of release

(c)

Rule of construction

(d)

Regulations

(e)

Effective date

This section shall take effect on December 8, 2004, and apply with respect to—

(1)

any remaining portion of fiscal year 2004, if this Act is enacted before October 1, 2004; and

(2)

fiscal year 2005 and each fiscal year thereafter.

(Pub. L. 108–447, div. G, title I, § 1009, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3182.)

cite as: 2 USC 1979