I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4688 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 16, 2019 Mr. Johnson of Georgia introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform A BILL To limit the use of nondisclosure agreements for employees of the White House or the Executive Office of the President, and for other purposes.

1. Limitation on use of nondisclosure agreements for employees of the White House or the Executive Office of the President (a) In general An officer or employee of the White House or the Executive Office of the President may not be required to sign any nondisclosure agreement. (b) Limitation on enforcement No Federal funds may be used to enforce any nondisclosure agreement entered into by an officer or employee of the White House or the Executive Office of the President. (c) Application This Act shall not be construed to allow the disclosure of any information otherwise required by law, rule, or regulation to be kept secret in the interest of national security.