HR 47 · 112th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

CIA Act

Introduced 2011-01-05· Sponsored by Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-49]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).(2011-01-05)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Classified Information Accountability Act of 2011 or CIA Act - Provides a civil penalty of up to $10,000 against a member of the intelligence community who, as part of a communication to a U.S. Senator or Representative that involves classified material: (1) falsifies, conceals, or covers up a material fact; (2) makes any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or misrepresentation; or (3) makes or uses any false writing or document known to contain any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or entry. Prohibits any federal department or agency from indemnifying a person from such liability. Authorizes the Senator or Representative concerned to bring a civil action for such a violation. Requires the court involved to review the classified information in camera.…

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