US HB5743 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Engrossed on June 5 2012 - 50% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-06-05 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.
Pending: Senate Select Intelligence Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]

Summary

Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 - Title I: Intelligence Activities - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations for FY2013 for the conduct of intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the: (1) Office of the Director of National Intelligence; (2) Central Intelligence Agency (CIA); (3) Department of Defense (DOD); (4) Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA); (5) National Security Agency (NSA); (6) Departments of the Army, Navy, and Air Force; (7) Coast Guard; (8) Departments of State, the Treasury, Energy, and Justice; (9) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); (10) Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA); (11) National Reconnaissance Office; (12) National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGIA); and (13) Department of Homeland Security (DHS). (Sec. 102) Specifies that the amounts authorized and the authorized personnel ceilings as of September 30, 2013, for such activities are those specified in the classified Schedule of Authorizations, which shall be made available to the congressional appropriations committees and the President. (Sec. 103) Allows the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), with the approval of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), to authorize employment of civilian personnel in excess (by up to 3%) of the number authorized for FY2013 when necessary for the performance of important intelligence functions. Requires notification to the intelligence committees on the use of such authority. (Sec. 104) Authorizes appropriations for the Intelligence Community Management Account for FY2013, as well as for full-time personnel for elements within such Account. Title II: Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System - (Sec. 201) Authorizes appropriations for FY2013 for the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability Fund. Title III: General Provisions - (Sec. 301) Permits appropriations authorized by this Act for salary, pay, retirement, and other benefits for federal employees to be increased by such additional or supplemental amounts as necessary for increases in such compensation or benefits authorized by law. (Sec. 302) Prohibits the authorization of appropriations by this Act from being deemed to constitute authority to conduct any intelligence activity not otherwise authorized by the Constitution or laws of the United States. (Sec. 303) Amends the National Security Act of 1947 to allow a member of the Armed Forces to be detailed to the staff of an element of the intelligence community (IC) funded through the National Intelligence Program on a non-reimbursable basis, for up to three years. (Sec. 304) Directs the President to develop a strategy and timeline for carrying out requirements of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 concerning the reciprocity (all-agency recognition) of security clearance determinations. Requires the President to notify Congress of such strategy and timeline. (Sec. 305) Repeals or revises generally specified IC reporting requirements. (Sec. 306) Requires the DNI to submit to the intelligence committees the method by which IC contractors are granted security clearances and notified of classified contracting opportunities within the federal government, as well as recommendations for the improvement of such method. (Sec. 307) Directs the DNI to submit to such committees an assessment of the consequences of a military strike against Iran. (Sec. 308) Expresses the sense of Congress that the head of each IC element should take into consideration foreign languages and cultures during the development of training, tools, and methodologies to protect U.S. networks against cyber attacks and intrusions from foreign entities. Title IV: Matters Relating to Elements of the Intelligence Community - (Sec. 401) Amends the Central Intelligence Agency Act of 1949 to allow the Inspector General of the CIA to designate certain positions within the Inspector General's office as law enforcement positions solely for purposes of retirement and pension provisions. (Sec. 402) Amends the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 to make annual (under current law, one-time) a report concerning IC assistance to counter drug trafficking organizations which use public lands to further their activities. (Sec. 403) Authorizes the DNI, upon determining that such activities would not threaten national security, to enter into intelligence-sharing with Mexico and Canada for purposes of reducing drug trafficking. (Sec. 404) Requires the Civil Liberties Protection Officer within the Office of the DNI to ensure that any coordination and training between an IC element and a law enforcement agency does not violate any constitutional rights of racial or ethnic minorities. (Sec. 405) Expresses the sense of Congress that the CIA Director should take necessary actions to increase the recruitment and training of ethnic minorities as CIA officers and employees. Title V: Other Matters - (Sec. 501) Amends the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 to extend to March 31, 2013, the due date of the final report of the National Commission for the Review of the Research and Development Programs of the United States Intelligence Community. (Sec. 502) Expresses the sense of Congress that the IC should take necessary actions to protect the civil liberties of religious and ethnic minorities. (Sec. 503) Directs the DNI to report to the intelligence committees: (1) identifying foreign suppliers of information technology that are linked to a foreign government; and (2) assessing the vulnerability of U.S. telecommunications networks to malicious activity (cyber crime, etc.) due to the technology produced by such suppliers.

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Title

Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013

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Roll Calls

2012-05-31 - House - On Passage (Y: 386 N: 28 NV: 17 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2012-05-31 - House - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions (Y: 180 N: 235 NV: 16 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2012-05-31 - House - On Passage (Y: 386 N: 28 NV: 17 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2012-05-31 - House - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions (Y: 180 N: 235 NV: 16 Abs: 0) [FAIL]

History

DateChamberAction
2012-06-05SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.
2012-05-31HouseThe Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 5743.
2012-05-31HouseOn passage Passed by recorded vote: 386 - 28 (Roll no. 301).
2012-05-31HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2012-05-31HouseOn motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 180 - 235 (Roll no. 300).
2012-05-31HouseThe previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H3307)
2012-05-31HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Critz motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add a new section which would protect and ensure that 1) the intelligence and military capability of the U.S. is not improperly transferred to or stolen by a foreign nation or a state sponsor of terrorism; 2) the intelligence and military capability of the United States and sensitive information pertaining to economic, financial, and consumer information is protected from cybersecurity attacks; and 3) contracts and work performed for such element of the intelligence community is first provided to the U.S. companies and workers and not outsourced to foreign-owned companies, unless the Director of National Intelligence determines that it is in the interests of national security.
2012-05-31HouseMr. Critz moved to recommit with instructions to Intelligence (Permanent). (consideration: CR H3306-3308; text: CR H3306)
2012-05-31HouseThe House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3295-3297)
2012-05-31HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H3306)
2012-05-31HouseThe House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5743.
2012-05-31HouseH.AMDT.1153 On agreeing to the Myrick amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
2012-05-31HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Myrick amendment No. 9.
2012-05-31HouseH.AMDT.1153 Amendment (A009) offered by Mrs. Myrick. (consideration: CR H3305-3306; text: CR H3305)Amendment requires a report from the Director of National Intelligence to Congress that would identify and assess various risks in information technology supply chains.
2012-05-31HouseH.AMDT.1152 On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment (A008) Agreed to by voice vote.
2012-05-31HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment No. 8.
2012-05-31HouseH.AMDT.1152 Amendment (A008) offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX). (consideration: CR H3302-3305; text: CR H3302)An amendment numbered 8 printed in House Report 112-504 to establish the Sense of Congress that the intelligence community should take all appropriate actions necessary to protect the civil liberties of religious and ethnic minorities.
2012-05-31HouseH.AMDT.1151 On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment (A007) Agreed to by voice vote.
2012-05-31HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment No. 7.
2012-05-31HouseH.AMDT.1151 Amendment (A007) offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX). (consideration: CR H3301-3302; text: CR H3301)An amendment numbered 7 printed in House Report 112-504 to establish the Sense of Congress that the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency should take such actions as the Director considers necessary to increase the recruitment and training of ethnic minorities as officers and employees of the Central Intelligence Agency.
2012-05-31HouseH.AMDT.1150 On agreeing to the Hahn amendment (A006) Agreed to by voice vote.
2012-05-31HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hahn amendment No. 6.
2012-05-31HouseH.AMDT.1150 Amendment (A006) offered by Ms. Hahn. (consideration: CR H3300-3301; text: CR H3300-3301)Amendment requires the Civil Liberties Protection Officer to ensure that the coordination and training between the intelligence community and local law enforcement agencies does not violate the constitutional safeguards of racial and ethnic minorities.
2012-05-31HouseH.AMDT.1149 On agreeing to the Cuellar amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.
2012-05-31HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cuellar amendment No. 5.
2012-05-31HouseH.AMDT.1149 Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. Cuellar. (consideration: CR H3300; text: CR H3300)Amendment authorizes the Director of National Intelligence to participate in information sharing with Mexico and Canada for purposes of border security and combating drug trafficking.
2012-05-31HouseH.AMDT.1148 On agreeing to the Farr amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.
2012-05-31HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Farr amendment No. 4.
2012-05-31HouseH.AMDT.1148 Amendment (A004) offered by Mr. Farr. (consideration: CR H3299-3300; text: CR H3299)An amendment numbered 4 printed in House Report 112-504 to establish the sense of Congress that those assigned to lead the development of training, tools, and methodologies in support of cyber security, should be reminded to include foreign language and culture in the development process.
2012-05-31HouseH.AMDT.1147 On agreeing to the Conyers amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.
2012-05-31HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Conyers amendment No. 3.
2012-05-31HouseH.AMDT.1147 Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Conyers. (consideration: CR H3298-3299; text: CR H3298)An amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 112-504 to require the Director of National Intelligence to submit to the congressional intelligence committees a report containing an assessment of the consequences of a military strike against Iran within 60 days.
2012-05-31HouseH.AMDT.1146 On agreeing to the Thompson (CA) amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.
2012-05-31HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Thompson (CA) amendment No. 2.
2012-05-31HouseH.AMDT.1146 Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Thompson (CA). (consideration: CR H3297-3298; text: CR H3297)Amendment requires the Director of National Intelligence to report to Congress on how the Intelligence Community can improve the methods by which subcontractors are granted security clearances and are notified of classified contracting opportunities within the federal government.
2012-05-31HouseH.AMDT.1145 On agreeing to the Rogers (MI) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
2012-05-31HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to H.Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rogers (MI) amendment No. 1.
2012-05-31HouseH.AMDT.1145 Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Rogers (MI). (consideration: CR H3297; text: CR H3297)Manager's amendment strikes sections 401 and 403 to ensure compliance with House Rules relating to provisions regarding appropriated funds.
2012-05-31HouseGENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5743.
2012-05-31HouseThe Speaker designated the Honorable Kevin Yoder to act as Chairman of the Committee.
2012-05-31HouseHouse resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 667 and Rule XVIII.
2012-05-31HouseResolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5743; H.R. 5854; H.R. 5855; and H.R. 5325.
2012-05-31HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 667. (consideration: CR H3290-3309)
2012-05-22HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 343.
2012-05-22HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Intelligence. H. Rept. 112-490.
2012-05-17HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 0.
2012-05-17HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2012-05-15HouseReferred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).

Same As/Similar To

HB1892 (Related) 2012-01-03 - Became Public Law No: 112-87.
HR667 (Related) 2012-05-31 - Pursuant to a previous special order, amendments numbered 4 and 6 printed in House Report 112-504 are modified to include amendatory instructions.

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Advisory bodies
Armed forces and national security
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
Coast guard
Congressional oversight
Defense spending
Department of Defense
Department of Energy
Department of Homeland Security
Department of Justice
Department of State
Department of the Treasury
Director of National Intelligence
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Executive agency funding and structure
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Homeland security
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Law enforcement administration and funding
Marketing and advertising
Military personnel and dependents
Public contracts and procurement
Research and development
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