20 Years of IRTPA: A Look Back at Clearance Reform

On the latest episode of the Security Clearance Careers Podcast, ClearanceJobs host Lindy Kyzer and Jill Hamilton reflect on two decades of progress—and persistent challenges—since the signing of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act (IRTPA) of 2004. Signed into law on December 17, 2004, IRTPA introduced sweeping changes to the U.S. security clearance process …