Security Clearance Improvement Act of 2024

This Act may be cited as the Security Clearance Improvement Act of 2024 .

(a) In general. Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall modify section 29 (relating to associations) of Standard Form 86 (commonly referred to as SF–86 ) to include the following questions: (1) Have you ever been a member of, associated with, or knowingly engaged in activities conducted by an organization or movement that spreads conspiracy theories and false information about the United States Government? . (2) Did you participate in the activities occurring at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, or in any similar activity? .

(b) Additional information. Each question required to be included in Standard Form 86 under subsection (a) shall include— (1) an option for the individual filling out such Form to answer each question Yes or No ; and (2) a separate area for such individual, if such answer is Yes , to provide additional information regarding such answer, including the nature of, and reasons for, the individual’s involvement with the organization, movement, or activities described under such question.