The SECURE Act aims to strengthen due process protections for individuals involved in security clearance processes and to increase transparency regarding denial and termination decisions. It amends the National Security Act of 1947 to ensure that due process safeguards apply broadly to all individuals seeking or holding classified information access, moving beyond just executive branch employees. Furthermore, the bill significantly enhances annual reporting requirements concerning security clearances. Agencies will now be required to report the number of individuals denied or terminated , along with specific details for each case, including the employing department or private-sector entity . These reports must also provide a clear explanation of the reasons for the denial or termination and the outcome of any appeals or reviews .