Slotkin Introduces MERIT Act to Require National Security Experience for Intelligence Leadership

This press release from Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) was published on 2026-07-16 and titled "Slotkin Introduces MERIT Act to Require National Security Experience for Intelligence Leadership".

Slotkin Introduces MERIT Act to Require National Security Experience for Intelligence Leadership

The MERIT Act comes as an unqualified loyalist of President Trump serves as acting DNI and while the broader weaponization of the intelligence community is at risk WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) introduced the Minimum Experience Requirements for Intelligence Transition (MERIT) Act, legislation that would require any individual serving as Director of National Intelligence (DNI),including in an acting or interim [ ] The post Slotkin Introduces MERIT Act to Require National Security Experience for Intelligence Leadership appeared first on Senator Elissa Slotkin .