US Federal House Bill HR264

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/27/25
• Refer: 3/27/25

Caption

Of inquiry requesting the President transmit certain documents in his possession to the House of Representatives relating to the security clearances held by Elon Musk, members of the United States Department of Government Efficiency Service, and any other individual considered to be a member of the DOGE team.

Summary

H. Res. 264 is a House resolution of inquiry that asks the President to transmit to the House, within 14 days of adoption, any documents and communications in his possession related to the vetting, background investigations, and security clearances of individuals associated with the United States DOGE Service, commonly referred to as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The request specifically names Elon Musk and several other individuals identified as working with or for DOGE, whether in an official or unofficial capacity. The resolution seeks complete and unredacted records concerning who was cleared to access government information and how those clearances were handled. As a resolution of inquiry, it is a congressional request for information rather than a direct change to federal law, but it is intended to compel disclosure and oversight regarding executive branch security-clearance practices tied to DOGE personnel.

Impact

The measure would not itself amend the U.S. Code or create new regulatory requirements; instead, it would direct a formal request from the House to the President for records. Its practical impact would be on congressional oversight of security-clearance and vetting processes for DOGE-associated personnel, potentially affecting how the executive branch responds to inquiries about access, background checks, and clearance decisions involving Elon Musk and other named individuals.

Sentiment

Based on the bill’s sponsorship and the absence of recorded votes or committee debate in the provided materials, the resolution appears to reflect concern among its supporters about transparency, accountability, and the propriety of security clearances for DOGE-related personnel. The overall tone is investigative and skeptical, focused on obtaining information rather than advancing a policy program. No opposing arguments or recorded vote outcomes are provided in the available context.

Contention

The main point of contention is likely whether DOGE personnel, including Elon Musk and others named in the resolution, received appropriate vetting and security clearances and whether the public or Congress should have access to those records. Supporters appear to prioritize oversight and disclosure, while potential opponents would likely argue that the request is intrusive, politically motivated, or implicates sensitive personnel and security information. Because no committee transcript or vote tally is included, the specific positions of members beyond the sponsors are not documented here.