Slotkin introduced the MERIT Act, which she says would require anyone serving as Director of National Intelligence, including in an acting or interim role, to have extensive national-security experience.

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Derived from a tracked promise: “Slotkin introduced the MERIT Act, which she says would require anyone serving as Director of National Intelligence, including in an acting o…”

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Office of U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (senate.gov)https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/07/16/slotkin-introduces-merit-act-to-require-national-security-experience-for-intelligence-leadership/ ↗
“Whether in a temporary role or otherwise, we need serious people who won't misuse the IC's time, personnel and tools to relitigate elections and undermine confidence in our democracy.”