SARFA Act

S 1734 (SARFA Act) requires polygraph examinations for foreign nationals working at Department of Energy National Laboratories or accessing their sensitive information. It applies specifically to individuals from countries designated as national security concerns (as defined in related law) who are not U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. Employees must undergo these exams before starting work, when transferring to sensitive roles, and every five years, with refusal resulting in immediate loss of access or termination. The law mandates examinations consistent with Intelligence Community guidelines and affects foreign national staff and contractors at National Laboratories.