HJRES 251 · 95th Congress · Congress

Joint resolution to provide for the establishment of a Joint Committee on Intelligence.

Introduced 1977-02-09· Sponsored by Rep. Cederberg, Elford A. [R-MI-10]· 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 House Committee on Rules.(1977-02-09)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Establishes a Joint Committee on Intelligence. States that such joint committee shall exercise exclusive legislative jurisdiction with respect to any intelligence activity conducted by any agency or department of the Federal Government. Gives the Committee exclusive jurisdiction with respect to the authorization of funds in connection with any activity conducted by: (1) the Central Intelligence Agency; (2) the National Security Agency; (3) the Defense Intelligence Agency; (4) special offices within the Department of Defense for the collection of specialized intelligence through reconnaissance programs; and (5) intelligence elements of the military services, not including tactical intelligence. Requires all agencies and departments of the Federal Government conducting any intelligence activity to keep the joint committee fully and currently informed with respect to their intelligence activities. Requires members of the joint committee to report to their respective Houses their recommendations with respect to matters which are referred to the joint committee. Makes it the responsibility of the joint committee to establish guidelines for the classification of information originating w…

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Cosponsors (20)

5 Democrats15 Republicans