Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Minimum Experience Requirements for Intelligence Transition Act of 2026 or the MERIT Act of 2026.
Section 2. Expertise of acting Director of National Intelligence
Section 102(a) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3023(a)) is amended, in the second sentence, by inserting or serving as Director of National Intelligence in an acting capacity, including any official performing the duties of such position, before shall have.