H.R. 7751, titled the “Transparency in Security Clearance Denials Act,” mandates that the Secretary of State submit an annual report to Congress about adverse decisions on security clearances. This report must include details such as the number of affected individuals, appeals submitted,...
Simple Explanation
Imagine a big boss at work needs to check if people can be trusted with secrets. This bill says the big boss has to tell the government each year how many people didn’t get to keep those secrets, why they didn’t, and if they could try again to prove they were trustworthy. They also need to share details like what jobs those people do and who they are, while being careful not to share too much personal stuff.