SRES 400 · 94th Congress · Congress

A resolution to establish a Standing Committee of the Senate on Intelligence Activities.

Introduced 1976-03-01· Sponsored by Sen. Ribicoff, Abraham A. [D-CT]· Senate

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Latest: Measure passed Senate, amended, roll call #181 (72-22).(1976-05-19)

Recorded Votes

PassedSenate · 1976-05-19
Yea 72Nay 22
PassedSenate · 1976-05-19
Yea 72Nay 22

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Establishes a standing committee of the Senate to be known as the Committee on Intelligence Activities, to oversee and make continuing studies of the intelligence activities and programs of the United States Government, and to submit to the Senate appropriate proposals for legislation concerning such intelligence activities and programs. Provides that the Committee shall make every effort to assure that the appropriate departments and agencies of the United States provide the intelligence necessary for the executive and legislative branches to make sound decisions affecting the security and vital interests of the Nation. Provides that the Committee provide oversight of the intelligence activities of the United States. Stipulates that no member or professional employee of the Committee shall serve for more than six years of continuous service. Specifies that all matters relating to the following shall be referred to the Committee: (1) the Central Intelligence Agency and the Director of Central Intelligence; (2) intelligence activities of all other departments and agencies of the Government, including, but not limited to, the intelligence activities of the Defense Intelligence Agency…

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Cosponsors (17)

9 Democrats8 Republicans