A bill to require a report on Department of Defense security clearance process updates, and for other purposes.

12/7/2023, 5:06 PM

This bill requires the Department of Defense to report on its updates to the security clearance process and the methods it is pursuing to ensure its security clearance process continues to protect national security.

Bill 118 s 2508, also known as the "Department of Defense Security Clearance Process Updates Act," is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to address the security clearance process within the Department of Defense (DoD). The bill requires the DoD to submit a report to Congress detailing any updates or changes made to the security clearance process.

The purpose of this bill is to ensure transparency and accountability within the DoD's security clearance procedures. By requiring regular reports to be submitted to Congress, lawmakers can stay informed about any modifications to the process and assess whether these changes are effective in enhancing national security.

In addition to requiring reports on security clearance process updates, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to security clearance within the DoD. While the specifics of these additional purposes are not outlined in the summary, it is clear that the overall goal of the bill is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the security clearance process within the Department of Defense. Overall, Bill 118 s 2508 seeks to enhance the security clearance process within the DoD through increased transparency and accountability. By requiring regular reports on any updates or changes to the process, Congress can better assess the effectiveness of these measures in protecting national security.
Congress
118

Number
S - 2508

Introduced on
2023-07-26

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/26/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This bill requires the Department of Defense to report on its updates to the security clearance process and the methods it is pursuing to ensure its security clearance process continues to protect national security.

Bill 118 s 2508, also known as the "Department of Defense Security Clearance Process Updates Act," is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to address the security clearance process within the Department of Defense (DoD). The bill requires the DoD to submit a report to Congress detailing any updates or changes made to the security clearance process.

The purpose of this bill is to ensure transparency and accountability within the DoD's security clearance procedures. By requiring regular reports to be submitted to Congress, lawmakers can stay informed about any modifications to the process and assess whether these changes are effective in enhancing national security.

In addition to requiring reports on security clearance process updates, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to security clearance within the DoD. While the specifics of these additional purposes are not outlined in the summary, it is clear that the overall goal of the bill is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the security clearance process within the Department of Defense. Overall, Bill 118 s 2508 seeks to enhance the security clearance process within the DoD through increased transparency and accountability. By requiring regular reports on any updates or changes to the process, Congress can better assess the effectiveness of these measures in protecting national security.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to require a report on Department of Defense security clearance process updates, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary10/19/2023

This bill requires the Department of Defense to report on its updates to the security clearance process and the methods it is pursuing to ensure its security clearance process continues to protect national security.


Latest Action7/26/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.