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Senate Oversight for Secret Service Director: Fixed 10-Year Term.

This law changes how the head of the Secret Service is chosen, increasing public oversight of the agency responsible for protecting national leaders and financial systems. The Director must now be confirmed by the Senate, ensuring greater accountability. Furthermore, the Director's term is fixed at 10 years, non-renewable, aiming to stabilize the agency's leadership and reduce political influence.
Key points
The Director of the Secret Service must now be confirmed by the Senate, increasing Congressional oversight of national security operations.
The Director's term is set to a single, fixed 10-year period to ensure stability and reduce political pressure on the agency's leadership.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3125
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Process start date: 2025-11-06