Intelligence Community Authorities Clarification Act

Intelligence Community Authorities Clarification Act

This bill prohibits the elements of the intelligence community from conducting any intelligence-related activities that do not have a nexus to foreign intelligence or counterintelligence. The President may waive this prohibition for a period of up to one year if the President provides to Congress a written declaration that the waiver is important to U.S. national security interests.

Bill 117 hr 7226, also known as the Intelligence Community Authorities Clarification Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to clarify and strengthen the authorities of the United States intelligence community. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 4, 2020, by Representative Adam Schiff.

The main purpose of the bill is to ensure that the intelligence community has the necessary tools and authorities to effectively carry out its mission of protecting the United States and its interests. The bill seeks to clarify existing authorities and provide additional guidance to intelligence agencies on how to interpret and implement these authorities.

Some key provisions of the bill include clarifying the roles and responsibilities of various intelligence agencies, enhancing oversight and accountability mechanisms, and improving coordination and information sharing among different agencies. The bill also includes provisions to strengthen protections for whistleblowers and ensure that intelligence activities are conducted in a manner that respects civil liberties and privacy rights. Overall, the Intelligence Community Authorities Clarification Act is aimed at enhancing the effectiveness and accountability of the United States intelligence community in order to better protect the nation from security threats. The bill has received bipartisan support and is currently being considered by the House Intelligence Committee for further review and potential amendments before being voted on by the full House of Representatives.