Amending EO 13467 To Establish the National Background Investigations Bureau
Oct 4, 2016
Signed by: Barack Obama
Signed on: Sep 29, 2016
Published on: Oct 4, 2016
Oct 4, 2016
Signed by: Barack Obama
Signed on: Sep 29, 2016
Published on: Oct 4, 2016
Summary
Creates the National Background Investigations Bureau to handle background checks for government jobs and security clearances.
What problem does this solve?
The government's system for background checks was not secure, efficient, or modern enough to handle new threats. This order creates a new main agency, the National Background Investigations Bureau (NBIB), to do background checks and tells the Department of Defense to build and run its computer systems.
What does this order do?
Establishes the National Background Investigations Bureau (NBIB)
Creates the NBIB within the Office of Personnel Management to serve as the main provider of background checks for the federal government.
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Roles and responsibilities of the National Background Investigations Bureau and the Department of Defense.
Assigns IT system responsibility to the Department of Defense
Requires the Secretary of Defense to design, build, operate, and secure the information technology systems used for all federal background investigations done by the NBIB.
Updates the Performance Accountability Council
Adds the Director of the new National Background Investigations Bureau as a member of the Suitability and Security Clearance Performance Accountability Council.
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Updating governance, authorities, roles, and responsibilities.
Requires review of all government vetting rules
Directs the Performance Accountability Council to review and suggest updates to all government rules about vetting people for jobs to clear up confusion and fill any gaps.
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Roles and responsibilities of the National Background Investigations Bureau and the Department of Defense.
Defines NBIB's main duties
Outlines the NBIB's responsibilities, including providing secure and efficient background checks and sharing performance information with the Council.
Who does this affect?
- Federal government employees and applicants
- Government contractors
- Federal agencies
What is the real world impact?
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Centralizes background checks
Creates a single main agency, the National Background Investigations Bureau (NBIB), to handle background checks for the government. This makes the process more consistent and secure.
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Modernizes technology
Assigns the Department of Defense to build and manage the computer systems for background checks. This aims to protect sensitive information from hackers and other threats.
When does this start?
This order takes effect immediately, with a specific deadline for reviewing government rules.
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Updating governance, authorities, roles, and responsibilities.
Review of vetting authorities
Within 90 days of September 29, 2016, the Suitability and Security Clearance Performance Accountability Council must review and recommend updates to all government vetting rules.