Federal · 119th Congress
MERIT Act of 2026
Policy areaArmed Forces and National Security
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Other titles3
A bill to ensure that any individual serving as Director of National Intelligence in an acting capacity possesses the qualifications required of the Director of National Intelligence to have extensive national security expertise, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
MERIT Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Introduced
Minimum Experience Requirements for Intelligence Transition Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Introduced
Legislative history1
Jul 16, 2026
SenateRead twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.