FBI Security Clearance for Political Appointees
Official: Security Clearance Review Act
This bill gives the FBI Director the authority to grant or deny security clearances for political appointees in the Executive Office of the President. It ensures that national security is prioritized when hiring these officials.
1. This bill allows the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to decide security clearances for political appointees. 2. Political appointees cannot access classified information without approval from the FBI Director. 3. If the FBI denies a security clearance, the President must be informed immediately. 4. If the President disagrees with the FBI's decision, they must explain their reasoning to Congress within 30 days. 5. The bill defines who qualifies as a political appointee and a special government employee.
Political appointees and special government employees working in the Executive Office of the President.