Security Clearance Accountability, Reform, and Enhancement Act of 2015

Bill 114 s 434, also known as the Security Clearance Accountability, Reform, and Enhancement Act of 2015, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at improving the security clearance process for government employees and contractors. The bill seeks to address issues related to the granting and oversight of security clearances, with the goal of enhancing national security and reducing the risk of insider threats.

The key provisions of the bill include the establishment of a Security Clearance Oversight Board, which would be responsible for overseeing the security clearance process and ensuring that it is conducted in a timely and efficient manner. The board would also be tasked with developing and implementing best practices for security clearance investigations and adjudications.

Additionally, the bill calls for the creation of a continuous evaluation program, which would allow for ongoing monitoring of individuals with security clearances to detect any potential security risks. This program would supplement the existing periodic reinvestigation process and help to identify and mitigate insider threats more effectively. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions to improve the reciprocity of security clearances across government agencies, streamline the security clearance process for certain categories of individuals, and enhance the training and education of security clearance adjudicators. Overall, the Security Clearance Accountability, Reform, and Enhancement Act of 2015 aims to strengthen the security clearance process, increase accountability and oversight, and enhance national security by reducing the risk of insider threats.