Department of Homeland Security Clearance Management and Administration Act

Bill 114 hr 3505, also known as the Department of Homeland Security Clearance Management and Administration Act, aims to improve the process of security clearance management within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on June 25, 2019, by Representative John Katko from New York.

The main goal of this legislation is to streamline and modernize the security clearance process within the DHS. It seeks to address the current inefficiencies and delays in obtaining security clearances for employees and contractors working within the department. By implementing a more efficient and effective clearance management system, the bill aims to enhance national security by ensuring that individuals with access to sensitive information have undergone thorough background checks.

Specifically, the Department of Homeland Security Clearance Management and Administration Act requires the DHS to establish a centralized system for managing security clearances. This system will include standardized procedures for conducting background checks, processing clearance applications, and monitoring individuals with security clearances. Additionally, the bill mandates regular audits and reviews of the clearance process to identify and address any potential weaknesses or vulnerabilities. Overall, the Department of Homeland Security Clearance Management and Administration Act is designed to improve the security clearance process within the DHS, ultimately enhancing national security and protecting sensitive information. The bill has garnered bipartisan support in Congress and is currently under consideration in the House Committee on Homeland Security.