50 USC § 3344a - Training to promote sensible classification

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identifier: "/us/usc/t50/s3344a"
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title: "50 USC § 3344a - Training to promote sensible classification"
title_number: 50
title_name: "WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE"
section_number: "3344a"
section_name: "Training to promote sensible classification"
chapter_number: 45
chapter_name: "MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY AUTHORITIES"
subchapter_number: "III"
subchapter_name: "SECURITY CLEARANCES AND CLASSIFIED INFORMATION"
positive_law: false
currency: "119-84"
last_updated: "2026-04-21"
format_version: "1.1.0"
generator: "[email protected]"
source_credit: "(Pub. L. 118–31, div. G, title VI, § 7603, Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 1097.)"
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# § 3344a. Training to promote sensible classification

**(a)** **Definitions** In this section:

**(1)** **Over-classification** The term “over-classification” means classification at a level that exceeds the minimum level of classification that is sufficient to protect the national security of the United States.

**(2)** **Sensible classification** The term “sensible classification” means classification at a level that is the minimum level of classification that is sufficient to protect the national security of the United States.

**(b)** **Training required** Each head of an agency with classification authority shall conduct training for employees of the agency with classification authority to hold employees accountable for over-classification and to promote sensible classification.

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**Source Credit**: (Pub. L. 118–31, div. G, title VI, § 7603, Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 1097.)