H.R. 4237
119th CONGRESS 1st Session
To amend the National Security Act of 1947 to clarify the application of certain requirements in the processes for denying or terminating eligibility for access to classified information, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · June 27, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Min · Committee: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
Table of contents
SEC. 1. Short title
- This Act may be cited as the or the .
SECURE Act
SEC. 2. Clarification of Requirements for Due Process Protections for Revocation or Denial of Eligibility for Access to Classified Information
- (a) Requirements
- Section 801(a)(5) of the National Security Act of 1947 () is amended by striking
employees in the executive branch of Governmentand insertingindividuals. 50 U.S.C. 3161(a)(5)
- Section 801(a)(5) of the National Security Act of 1947 () is amended by striking
- (b) Annual Report on Denials and Terminations
- Section 506H(a)(1) of the National Security Act of 1947 () is amended— 50 U.S.C. 3104(a)(1)
- in subparagraph (A)(ii), by striking and inserting a semicolon;
- in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; and
- the number of individuals who were denied a security clearance at such level or whose security clearance at such level was revoked during the preceding fiscal year;
- with respect to each denial or termination described in subparagraph (C)—
- (i) an identification of the department or agency of the Federal Government or the private-sector entity that employs (or employed) the person who was the subject of the denial or termination at the time of such denial or termination; and
- (ii) an explanation of the reasons for the denial or termination; and
- a description of the outcome of any appeal or review with respect to each denial or termination described in subparagraph (C).
- by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs:
- Section 506H(a)(1) of the National Security Act of 1947 () is amended— 50 U.S.C. 3104(a)(1)