HR 4573 · 108th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Intelligence Community Language Capabilities Enhancement Act of 2004

Introduced 2004-06-15· Sponsored by Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).(2004-06-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Intelligence Community Language Capabilities Enhancement Act of 2004 - Amends the National Security Act of 1947 to create the position of Assistant Director of Central Intelligence for Language and Education (ADCI for Language and Education) who shall be appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. Establishes a foreign language proficiency requirement for certain senior level positions in the Central Intelligence Agency. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense (Secretary) and the Director of Central Intelligence (DCI) jointly to establish a program for the advancement of foreign language skills in languages critical to the intelligence community's national security activities. Authorizes heads of elements of the intelligence community, in carrying out the program, to: (1) enter into education partnership agreements with U.S. educational institutions to encourage and enhance the study of critical foreign languages; and (2) accept from dedicated personnel voluntary services in support of the program. Authorizes the DCI, acting through the heads of elements of the intelligence community, to assign certain employees of such elements as foreign language students at…

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Cosponsors (7)

5 Democrats2 Republicans