HR 1591
Security Clearance Review Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 6:43 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the Security Clearance Review Act, changes the process for granting security clearances and access to classified information for political appointees and special government employees working in the Executive Office of the President. It directs the Director of the FBI to make these determinations instead of the intelligence community, ensuring a more focused security review. The bill also establishes a process for the President to review and potentially override the FBI’s decisions regarding these clearances. It aims to improve the security of sensitive information by aligning clearance decisions with national security concerns.
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Primary sponsor
Donald S. Beyer
Cosponsors
Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
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