HR 146 · 96th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

A bill to amend the National Security Act of 1947 to define more specifically the jurisdiction of the Central Intelligence Agency, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1979-01-15· Sponsored by Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Select Committee on Intelligence.(1979-01-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the National Security Act of 1947 to declare specifically that the jurisdiction of the Central Intelligence Agency encompasses only foreign, as opposed to domestic, intelligence activities. Directs the Agency to identify itself as such when gathering foreign intelligence from United States citizens in the United States or its possessions. Makes the Agency responsible for protecting sources of foreign intelligence under the guidance of the National Security Council. States that such responsibility shall be limited to lawful means to protect disclosure.…

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