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S 3125119th CongressIn Committee
PROTECT Act of 2025
Introduced: Nov 6, 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] (R-Iowa)
Defense & National Security
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The PROTECT Act of 2025 mandates Senate confirmation for the Director of the United States Secret Service, establishes a single 10-year term limit for the position, and enhances congressional oversight of this critical national security agency responsible for protecting national leaders and financial infrastructure systems.
Key Points
- 1This legislation requires the President to appoint the Secret Service Director with Senate advice and consent, fundamentally altering the current unconfirmed appointment process established under existing law.
- 2The Director's term is fixed at 10 years with an absolute prohibition on reappointment, ensuring leadership stability while preventing prolonged political influence over the agency.
- 3By instituting Senate confirmation, the bill strengthens legislative oversight of the Secret Service's operations, which include presidential protection and financial crime investigations critical to national security.
Impact Areas
United States Secret Service leadership structurePresidential appointment authority for federal agenciesSenate's constitutional advice and consent responsibilitiesNational security governance and accountability mechanisms
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