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Easier Employment for Former Servicemembers and Defense Employees

New rules make it easier for former servicemembers and civilian Department of Defense employees to find jobs in the defense or intelligence sectors. Their existing security clearances will be treated as active for one year, and the renewal process will be expedited, potentially shortening their job search.
Key points
Security clearances for former servicemembers and defense employees will remain active for one year after separation, easing their transition to defense-related jobs.
The process for reactivating security clearances for these individuals will be expedited to 180 days, reducing waiting times for employment.
These provisions do not apply to individuals who separated under dishonorable conditions or whose clearances were under review due to potential disqualifying factors.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_7738
Sponsor: Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]
Process start date: 2022-05-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Security Clearance Portability for Departing Servicemembers Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7738.

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 2022-05-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Security clearances for former servicemembers and defense employees will remain active for one year after separation, easing their transition to defense-related jobs.
  • The process for reactivating security clearances for these individuals will be expedited to 180 days, reducing waiting times for employment.
  • These provisions do not apply to individuals who separated under dishonorable conditions or whose clearances were under review due to potential disqualifying factors.
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. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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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Labor Security