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50 U.S.C. 2421: Protection of national security informationText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 50-WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSECHAPTER 41-NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

§2421. Protection of national security information

(a)  Policies and procedures required

The Administrator shall establish procedures to ensure the maximum protection of classified information in the possession of the Administration.

(b)  Prompt reporting

The Administrator shall establish procedures to ensure prompt reporting to the Administrator of any significant problem, abuse, violation of law or Executive order, or deficiency relating to the management of classified information by personnel of the Administration.

( Pub. L. 106–65, div. C, title XXXII, § 3231 , Oct. 5, 1999 , 113 Stat. 960 .)

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

Section effective Mar. 1, 2000, see section 3299 of Pub. L. 106–65, set out as a note under section 2401 of this title.