Sets clear rules for filling top intelligence jobs during vacancies.
This bill would create a clear, step-by-step plan for who takes charge of national intelligence if the Director's job is empty. It outlines a specific process, making sure there's always a designated leader and reducing uncertainty for the intelligence community.
Today, if the Director of National Intelligence job is empty, the President generally follows a broader law for temporary appointments. After this bill, there would be a clear, step-by-step plan for who takes over. The Principal Deputy Director would be first in line, followed by other Senate-confirmed intelligence officials. Only then would the general law apply.
S 4876 · 119th Congress · June 23, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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