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CUI Department of Energy Washington, DC 20585 June 30, 2026 The Honorable Rand Paul Chairman, Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Washington, DC 20510 Dear Mr. Chairman: The United States Department of Energy (DOE) has received your request for information regarding the DOE "Q" access authorization security clearance for Mr. William Henry Gates, III. Your inquiry was referred to the Office of Environment, Health, Safety and Security for a response. The DOE Office of Headquarters Security Vetting vas the office responsible for processing Mr. Gates' security clearance. Mr. Gates" DOE Q security clearance was reciprocally granted on June 11, 2014, and subsequently terminated on December 6, 2021. This information is subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 and is being provided pursuant to the exception in 5 U.S.C. § 552a(b)(9). DOE requests that this information be maintained in confidence and not for public release. you may contact me at a: 'adoe.gov, , or ee I cputy Assistant -- for Senate Affairs, Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs, at If you have any questions, Sincerely, Date 2026 06 30 171951 -04'00' Director Office of Departmental Vetting and Assistance Office of Environment, Health, Safety and Security Entered into the record by Chairman Rand Paul at the July 29, 2026 HSGAC Hearing titled, "Testimony of Anthony Fauci".