# What is the “Security Clearance Portability for Departing Servicemembers” Act?

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Originally published at: [https://www.clearancejobsblog.com/what-is-the-security-clearance-portability-for-departing-servicemembers-act/](https://www.clearancejobsblog.com/what-is-the-security-clearance-portability-for-departing-servicemembers-act/)  
   
On May 12, 2022 U.S. Rep. Mike Turner, R- OH. and two fellow House members, Stephanie Bice, R-Okla., and Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich. introduced a new bill, H.R. 7738, aimed to expand employment opportunities for departing servicemembers transitioning into civilian national security contractor jobs by making it easier to transfer Department of Defense (DoD) clearances. This…