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Transparency in Security Clearance Denials Act

USA119th CongressHR-4137| House 
| Updated: 6/25/2025
Ted Lieu

Ted Lieu

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Joaquin Castro (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill mandates the Secretary of State to provide annual reports to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. These reports must detail adverse security clearance adjudications issued by the Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security, including the number of denials, suspensions, or revocations. It also requires reporting on the number and success rate of appeals related to these outcomes, along with a description of the considerations and criteria used for such decisions. The data presented in these reports must be disaggregated by the individual's position, such as Foreign Service officer or civil service employee. Furthermore, where available, the data should be broken down by ethnicity, national origin, race, and gender to provide a comprehensive overview. The initial report will cover the period from January 1, 2024, until its submission date, with subsequent reports covering a 1-year period.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7751
Transparency in Security Clearance Denials Act
Jun 25, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 25, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7751
    Transparency in Security Clearance Denials Act


  • June 25, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 25, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Transparency in Security Clearance Denials Act

USA119th CongressHR-4137| House 
| Updated: 6/25/2025
This bill mandates the Secretary of State to provide annual reports to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. These reports must detail adverse security clearance adjudications issued by the Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security, including the number of denials, suspensions, or revocations. It also requires reporting on the number and success rate of appeals related to these outcomes, along with a description of the considerations and criteria used for such decisions. The data presented in these reports must be disaggregated by the individual's position, such as Foreign Service officer or civil service employee. Furthermore, where available, the data should be broken down by ethnicity, national origin, race, and gender to provide a comprehensive overview. The initial report will cover the period from January 1, 2024, until its submission date, with subsequent reports covering a 1-year period.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7751
Transparency in Security Clearance Denials Act
Jun 25, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 25, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7751
    Transparency in Security Clearance Denials Act


  • June 25, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 25, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Ted Lieu

Ted Lieu

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Joaquin Castro (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted