Senate bill · S. 5009 (119th Congress)
MERIT Act of 2026
U.S. Senate
Sponsor: Elissa Slotkin (U.S. Senator for Michigan, Democratic)
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Summary
This bill amends the National Security Act of 1947 to require that anyone serving as Director of National Intelligence in an acting capacity have the extensive national security expertise required of a Senate-confirmed Director of National Intelligence.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Senate Select Committee on Intelligence · U.S. Senate
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Full history
- Jul 16, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. Senate
U.S. Senate
- Jul 16, 2026
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.
- Jul 16, 2026
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.
- Jul 16, 2026
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.
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