Federal Bureau of Investigation Reform Act of 2002
1/16/2023, 12:03 PMCongressional Summary of S 1974
Federal Bureau of Investigation Reform Act of 2002 - Rewrites provisions of the Inspector General Act of 1978 to: (1) authorize the Inspector General (IG) of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate allegations of criminal wrongdoing or administrative misconduct by DOJ employees, or to refer such allegations to the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) or the appropriate internal affairs office; (2) direct the IG to refer to OPR counsel certain allegations of misconduct involving DOJ personnel; and (3) direct the Attorney General to ensure that any DOJ component receiving a non-frivolous allegation of criminal wrongdoing or administrative misconduct by a DOJ employee reports that information to the IG.Requires the IG to direct that one official of the IG's office be responsible for supervising and coordinating independent oversight of Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) programs and operations until September 30, 2003. Allows continued individual oversight after that date. Directs the IG to submit a plan for FBI oversight.
Expands the scope of FBI whistle-blower protections.
Directs: (1) the Attorney General to establish policies and procedures regarding persons serving in FBI security positions, and a counterintelligence screening polygraph program for the FBI; and (2) the FBI Director, acting through a Director of Security, to establish a security career program board.
Authorizes: (1) the Director to establish a permanent FBI police force to protect persons and property within FBI buildings and grounds; and (2) disciplinary suspensions of members of the Senior Executive Service for any length of time (currently for more than 14 days).
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Current Status of Bill S 1974
Bill S 1974 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 28, 2002. Bill S 1974 was introduced during Congress 107 and was introduced to the Senate on February 28, 2002. Bill S 1974's most recent activity was Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5842-5844) as of June 20, 2002Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1974
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1974
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementPotential Impact Areas
Administrative procedureArmed Forces and National SecurityArrestAuditingCareer educationCivil actions and liabilityComputer security measuresComputer softwareComputers and governmentCongressCongressional investigationsCongressional reporting requirementsContinuing educationCounterintelligenceCriminal investigationCriminal justice information systemsCriminal statisticsData banksDepartment of JusticeDisciplining of employeesDismissal of employeesEconomics and Public FinanceEducationEmployee rightsEmployee selectionEmployee trainingExecutive reorganizationFederal law enforcement officersFederal office buildingsFederal officialsFinance and Financial SectorFirearmsGovernment Operations and PoliticsGovernment contractorsGovernment ethicsGovernment paperworkGovernment procurementGovernment service contractsGovernmental investigationsHigher educationIdentification of criminalsInformation technologyInspectors generalLabor and EmploymentLawLegal ethicsLegislationMinoritiesMinorities in governmentMisconduct in officePlanning-programming-budgetingPolicePolygraphsPosition classificationPublic demonstrationsRating of employeesScience, Technology, CommunicationsSecurity classification (Government documents)Security clearancesSecurity measuresStrategic planningSupervisorsTechnology assessmentWaste in government spendingWhistle blowingWomenWomen in governmentAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 1974
Federal Bureau of Investigation Reform Act of 2002A bill to make needed reforms in the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and for other purposes.Federal Bureau of Investigation Reform Act of 2002Federal Bureau of Investigation Reform Act of 2002Comments
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