### Question
How is the term periodic reinvestigations defined?


### Answer
The term **periodic reinvestigations** is defined in *50 U.S.C. § 435b* as the following:

> investigations conducted for the purpose of updating a previously completed background investigation—


(A) every 5 years in the case of a top secret clearance or access to a highly sensitive program

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 435b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 15-NATIONAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER VI-ACCESS TO CLASSIFIED INFORMATION**

