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Drain the Intelligence Community Swamp Act of 2023

6/22/2024, 8:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4205

Bill 118 hr 4205, also known as the Drain the Intelligence Community Swamp Act of 2023, aims to address issues of inefficiency and waste within the US intelligence community. The bill seeks to streamline operations, reduce redundancy, and increase transparency within the intelligence agencies.

Key provisions of the bill include the establishment of a task force to conduct a comprehensive review of the intelligence community's structure and operations. This task force will be responsible for identifying areas of inefficiency and recommending ways to improve effectiveness and accountability.

Additionally, the bill calls for increased oversight of intelligence agency budgets and spending. It requires regular audits of intelligence programs and mandates that agencies provide detailed reports on their activities to Congress. The bill also includes measures to enhance whistleblower protections within the intelligence community. It establishes a process for individuals to report waste, fraud, and abuse without fear of retaliation. Overall, the Drain the Intelligence Community Swamp Act of 2023 aims to promote greater efficiency, accountability, and transparency within the US intelligence community. It seeks to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used effectively and that the intelligence agencies are operating in the best interests of national security.

Current Status of Bill HR 4205

Bill HR 4205 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 20, 2023. Bill HR 4205 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 20, 2023.  Bill HR 4205's most recent activity was ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Biggs asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 4205, a bill originally introduced by Representative Santos, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection. as of June 12, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4205

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4205

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
- Government studies and investigations
- Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4205

Drain the Intelligence Community Swamp Act of 2023
Drain the Intelligence Community Swamp Act of 2023
To revoke the security clearances of certain former members of the intelligence community, and for other purposes.

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