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Security Clearance Form Changes: Questions on Conspiracy Theories and January 6th.

This act introduces new questions to the SF-86 form, used for individuals seeking national security clearances. These questions will cover membership in organizations spreading government conspiracy theories and participation in the January 6, 2021, Capitol events. The aim is to enhance national security through more thorough candidate vetting.
Key points
New questions added to the SF-86 form for security clearance applicants.
Questions address membership in groups spreading conspiracy theories about the U.S. Government.
Questions also cover participation in the January 6, 2021, Capitol activities.
Applicants can answer yes/no and provide additional explanations.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_353
Sponsor: Rep. Murphy, Stephanie N. [D-FL-7]
Process start date: 2021-01-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Security Clearance Improvement Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_353.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New questions added to the SF-86 form for security clearance applicants.
  • Questions address membership in groups spreading conspiracy theories about the U.S. Government.
  • Questions also cover participation in the January 6, 2021, Capitol activities.
  • Applicants can answer yes/no and provide additional explanations.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Murphy, Stephanie N. [D-FL-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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