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MERIT Act of 2026

Key claim: The MERIT Act of 2026 (S5009, 119th Congress) was read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.

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(S5009 · 119th Congress) Latest action (2026-07-16): Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.

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The MERIT Act’s referral to the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence signals a potential new legislative vehicle within the intelligence authorities portfolio, though its substantive scope, fiscal impact, and authorities remain undisclosed at introduction. Tracking early referral establishes a baseline for later comparison against companion measures such as the Intelligence Authorization Acts for FY2026 and FY2027.

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MERIT Act of 2026
Stage: introduced · congress · 16-jul-2026

The MERIT Act of 2026 (S5009, 119th Congress) was read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.

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External: congress:119-s-5009:introduced

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