Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · S 5009
MERIT Act of 2026
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Introduced 2026-07-16Topic: governance ethics · veterans militarySummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis bill changes the National Security Act of 1947 so that the qualification rule for the Director of National Intelligence also applies to anyone serving as Director in an acting capacity. Under current law, the person appointed as Director must have extensive national security expertise. The bill extends this requirement to acting Directors, including any official performing the duties of the position.
Sponsors
- Elissa Slotkin Democrat sponsor
- 0 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence. | refer |
| 2026-07-16 | Introduced in Senate | introduce |