Interagency Security Committee

1995-10-24Executive Order 12977
Signed by: William J. Clinton
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Headline: Establishes Interagency Committee to Strengthen Security at Federal Facilities

What it does: Agencies must cooperate with the Committee, comply with its security policies and recommendations, and provide support to implement its standards.

Real World Impact:
  • Creates government-wide security policies and standards for federal buildings.
  • Requires agencies to share security information and support implementation.
  • Establishes centralized security database and monitors agency compliance.
Topics: federal building security, government operations, information sharing, infrastructure protection, child care safety

Summary

This order creates an Interagency Security Committee to improve security for buildings and facilities where federal employees work. It sets membership rules, names the agency that manages federal buildings (General Services Administration) as chair, and allows working groups and outside consultation.

The Committee must write security policies and standards, oversee their implementation, encourage timely sharing of security information, assess security technology, set construction and day-care safety standards, and help build a centralized security database. Federal agencies must cooperate and provide support to carry out these policies.

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