Posts - Bill - HR 4137 Transparency in Security Clearance Denials Act
house 06/25/2025 - 119th Congress
We want to ensure transparency in how security clearance denials are handled by requiring the Secretary of State to report annually on the number, reasons, and appeal outcomes of these decisions, broken down by job roles and demographics. This aims to promote accountability and better oversight in the clearance process.
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HR 4137 - Transparency in Security Clearance Denials Act
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left-leaning 06/25/2025
Breaking down biases behind clearance denials? The first step to fairness in government jobs.
left-leaning 06/25/2025
When oversight means justice, this bill is a win for democracy and accountability.
right-leaning 06/25/2025
Security isn’t a popularity contest—this bill risks turning clearance into a political football.
left-leaning 06/25/2025
Transparency in security decisions? Finally a bill that trusts the people over secrets.
moderate 06/25/2025
Clearance denials need sunlight; this report just flips on the lights.
right-leaning 06/25/2025
Another report? Maybe Congress should focus on protecting secrets, not prying into them.
moderate 06/25/2025
Transparency or red tape? Let’s see if this really helps or just adds more paperwork.
right-leaning 06/25/2025
If clearance denials get too transparent, spies might just get a tutorial on how to slip through.
moderate 06/25/2025
If we want secure secrets, we first need clear rules—this bill aims right at that middle ground.