1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protect America’s Secrets Act . 2. Findings The Congress finds the following: (1) Pursuant to Executive Order 12968 of 1995, [t]he national interest requires that certain information be maintained in confidence through a system of classification in order to protect our citizens, our democratic institutions, and our participation within the community of nations. . (2) Executive Order 12968 states that no employee shall be granted access to classified information unless that employee has been determined to be eligible in accordance with this order and to possess a need-to-know. . (3) Executive Order 12968 further provides that employees shall not be granted access to classified information unless they— (A) have been determined to be eligible for access by agency heads or designated officials based upon a favorable adjudication of an appropriate investigation of the employee’s background; (B) have a demonstrated need-to-know