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Increased Oversight: State Department Officials Must Maintain Security Clearances.

This bill tightens national security protocols by requiring top State Department officials, including ambassadors and assistant secretaries, to continuously hold high-level security clearances. If a clearance is suspended or revoked, the Secretary of State must immediately notify Congress. This measure ensures greater accountability among leaders managing foreign policy and national security.
Key points
Senior State Department officials must obtain and maintain security clearances allowing access to sensitive compartmented information (SCI).
The Secretary of State must notify Congress within 15 days if a key official's security clearance is suspended or revoked.
Congress must receive a briefing within 30 days detailing the employment status of the official whose clearance was revoked.
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Print number: 118_S_3240
Sponsor: Sen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN]
Process start date: 2023-11-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to require senior Department of State officials to maintain security clearances and to require the Secretary of State to notify Congress when the security clearances of such officials are suspended or revoked.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3240.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-11-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Senior State Department officials must obtain and maintain security clearances allowing access to sensitive compartmented information (SCI).
  • The Secretary of State must notify Congress within 15 days if a key official's security clearance is suspended or revoked.
  • Congress must receive a briefing within 30 days detailing the employment status of the official whose clearance was revoked.
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 Sen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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