Amended Sensible Classification Act of 2023

The Amended Sensible Classification Act of 2023 requires federal agencies to automatically review for declassification any classified records over 25 years old that are requested under FOIA or similar processes, unless the agency head certifies to Congress that declassification would harm national security. It mandates training for agency employees to prevent over-classification (classifying information at a higher level than necessary) and requires agencies to study whether they need to grant certain security clearances, with reports to Congress on minimizing personnel with access to classified information. The bill also directs the development of technology solutions for better classification and declassification systems across government agencies. These provisions apply to all federal agencies with classification authority, affecting how government handles classified information and security clearances.