The PIDB welcomes a new member, Alissa M. Starzak. U. S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) has appointed Ms. Starzak to a three-year term on the PIDB. The PIDB looks forward to Ms. Starzak’s participation in continuing work on transforming and modernizing the security classification system. Ms. Starzak joins PIDB from her current position … Continue reading The PIDB Welcomes New Member Alissa Starzak
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Minority Leader, Nancy Pelosi Announces Appointment of John F. Tierney to the PIDB
On July 11, 2017, the House of Representatives Minority Leader, Nancy Pelosi announced the appointment of John F. Tierney to serve a three-year term as a member of the Public Interest Declassification Board. The members of the PIDB look forward to working with Mr. Tierney as they continue their efforts to improve declassification and modernize … Continue reading Minority Leader, Nancy Pelosi Announces Appointment of John F. Tierney to the PIDB
Mark A. Bradley Appointed Director of the Information Security Oversight Office
We are pleased to forward the news that Mark A. Bradley was named as the new Director of ISOO, and therefore is the new Executive Secretary of the PIDB. His new role will become effective December 25, 2016. Mr. Bradley is currently the Director of FOIA (Freedom of Information Act), Declassification, and Pre-publication Review, National … Continue reading Mark A. Bradley Appointed Director of the Information Security Oversight Office
ANNOUNCEMENT: New Presidential Appointees
Yesterday evening, the President announced his intention to appoint Trevor W. Morrison and James E. Baker to each serve three-year terms as members of the PIDB. The President also named Mr. Morrison as the new Chairperson. You can find a link to the White House press release announcing the appointments here. The members of the … Continue reading ANNOUNCEMENT: New Presidential Appointees
Sunshine Week and Open Government Progress
We are pleased to announce the Presidential appointments of Ms. Laura A. DeBonis and Mr. Solomon B. Watson, IV as members to the PIDB on March 12, 2015. It is fitting that the newest members of the PIDB are able to participate in our executive session meeting being held today. As we reflect on the … Continue reading Sunshine Week and Open Government Progress
The President Announces His Intention to Appoint Laura A. DeBonis and Solomon B. Watson IV to the PIDB
Yesterday, the President announced his intention to appoint Laura A. DeBonis and Solomon B. Watson IV to each serve three-year terms as members of the Public Interest Declassification Board. You can find a link to the White House press release announcing the appointments here. The members of the PIDB look forward to working with Ms. … Continue reading The President Announces His Intention to Appoint Laura A. DeBonis and Solomon B. Watson IV to the PIDB
William Leary To Be Reappointed to the PIDB
President Obama announced yesterday afternoon his intention to nominate William Leary to serve a second three-year term on the PIDB. The members are pleased to learn of his reappointment and we are looking forward to his continued help in advocating for transforming the national security classification system. Before his retirement from Government service as the … Continue reading William Leary To Be Reappointed to the PIDB
Farewell to PIDB Member Martin Faga
On behalf of the members of the Public Interest Declassification Board, I would like to thank our colleague, Martin Faga, for his dedicated service as he concludes his third term as a member on the PIDB. Marty has made substantial contributions while on the PIDB, including service as the Acting Chair. He was appointed by … Continue reading Farewell to PIDB Member Martin Faga
The President Signs Legislation to Extend the PIDB to December 31, 2018
On July 7, 2014, the President signed into law S. 1681, “Fiscal 2014 Intelligence Authorization.” The Senate passed the bill on June 11, 2014 and the House of Representatives passed it by voice vote on June 24, 2014. The legislation included a section that amended Section 710(b) of the Public Interest Declassification Act of 2000 … Continue reading The President Signs Legislation to Extend the PIDB to December 31, 2018
New Legislation Introduced to Extend the PIDB
We are pleased to announce that two bills were introduced this week that, if enacted, will extend the term of the PIDB. On May 19, 2014, Representative Darrell Issa (R-CA) introduced H.R. 4671, “To extend the Public Interest Declassification Act of 2000,” and on May 21, 2014, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform … Continue reading New Legislation Introduced to Extend the PIDB