House Democrats on the Judiciary Committee have requested that FBI Director nominee Kash Patel complete an alcohol screening assessment, according to recent reports.

The request follows allegations published in The Atlantic regarding Patel's drinking behavior. Democrats are asking Patel to fill out a screening test designed to assess "harmful patterns of alcohol consumption" and identify "hazardous drinking behaviors," according to the committee members.

The screening tool referenced by the Democrats is routinely used by individuals and professionals to evaluate potential alcohol-related issues. The request represents part of the congressional oversight process as Patel's nomination moves through confirmation procedures.

Patel, who was nominated by President Trump to lead the FBI, has previously served in various roles within the Trump administration. His nomination has drawn scrutiny from Democratic lawmakers on multiple fronts as part of the standard confirmation review process.

The House Judiciary Committee oversees matters related to federal law enforcement agencies, including the FBI. Committee Democrats have indicated the alcohol screening request is part of their evaluation of Patel's fitness for the director position.