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Contact Congress about S. 1263: Operational Security Act of 2025

The bill would put one new White House office in charge of security training and counterintelligence advice. It would also create an expert board that reports yearly to Congress.

Modern Action explains legislation in plain English, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.

Operational Security Act of 2025 is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S2141-2142).

Latest action on S. 1263: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S2141-2142)

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people who work in or with the Executive Office of the President. That includes White House staff who handle classified or sensitive information. It also affects federal security and intelligence workers who may be assigned to support the new office. Congress would receive yearly reports through its intelligence committees.

Why this matters: This bill matters because White House staff often handle information that could harm national security if it is exposed. The bill tries to make security training and counterintelligence advice more organized at the top level of government. Its real effect would depend on how the office is staffed, funded, and used by future administrations.

Key provisions in S. 1263

  • Creates a new Office of Security Training and Counterintelligence inside the Executive Office of the President.
  • Requires a Director who is approved by the Senate. The Director must be a known security expert and cleared for Top Secret and sensitive compartmented information.
  • Requires the office staff to be career federal security and counterintelligence workers. They must have the right security clearances.
  • Allows the Director of National Intelligence to send staff from that office to help the new office.
  • Gives the office three main jobs: security training, advice on spying and insider threats, and protection of classified and sensitive information.

How Modern Action helps you take action on S. 1263

You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.

Questions people ask about S. 1263

What is S. 1263?
The bill would put one new White House office in charge of security training and counterintelligence advice. It would also create an expert board that reports yearly to Congress.
How do I support or oppose S. 1263?
Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
Who should I contact about S. 1263?
Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
Can Modern Action explain S. 1263 before I act?
Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.