HR 2990 · 95th Congress · Congress
Joint Committee on Intelligence Operations Act
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Introduced2
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Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on Rules.(1977-02-02)
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Joint Committee on Intelligence Operations Act - Establishes an 18 member Joint Committee on Intelligence Operations to exercise exclusive legislative and oversight jurisdiction over the foreign intelligence activities and operations of specified Federal intelligence agencies and departments. Requires the Director of Central Intelligence to keep the Joint Committee informed with respect to all foreign intelligence activities and operations of certain Federal intelligence agencies. Authorizes the joint committee to require reports from such agencies regarding foreign intelligence. Requires that all bills and resolutions of the Senate or the House of Representatives relating to the functions of specified Federal intelligence agencies be referred to the joint committee. Gives the joint committee certain administrative powers, including the power to subpoena witnesses and documents. Requires the joint committee to establish guidelines for the classification of its materials consistent with those used by the executive branch, and to establish guidelines under which its records shall be made available to Members of Congress and certain congressional officers or employees. Sets forth crim…
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