Bill · H.Res. 1237· House(119-HRES-1237)
STOP Resolution
- Introduced
- 4/30/2026
- Last activity
- 4/30/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- Sponsored by
- Pat Fallon
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution, known as the "STOP Resolution," requires certain House of Representatives personnel to undergo training in counterintelligence and classified information protection. The Committee on House Administration must issue regulations within 90 days of the resolution's adoption to implement this training. The program is to be administered by the Sergeant-at-Arms of the House. It applies to Members, officers, and employees who receive access to classified information, including fellows and 자세 details. The training must be completed during each Congress.
Yes
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+5
The bill mandates training in counterintelligence and classified information protection to better secure sensitive data.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2
The bill establishes clear accountability standards for House personnel regarding the handling of classified information.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Classified Information: The bill requires a program of training in counterintelligence and the protection of classified information (Section 2(a)(1)). This is intended to ensure that those with access to sensitive data are properly trained to handle it.
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Clear Accountability for Information Access: The resolution establishes that Members and employees who do not complete the training may be denied access to classified information (Section 2(d)). This creates a specific standard for those who wish to handle sensitive material.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restrictions on Access for Noncompliant Members: If a Member fails to meet the training deadline, they may be barred from receiving access to any classified information until they complete the training and file a certificate (Section 2(d)(1)).
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Delayed Access for Noncompliant Employees: Officers or employees who fail to meet the training deadline are prohibited from receiving access to classified information until 180 days after they complete the training and file their certificate (Section 2(d)(2)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- 5/19/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/30/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
Eric CrawfordRepublican · Arkansas
Jeff CrankRepublican · Colorado