HR 5129 · 96th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Foreign Intelligence and Law Enforcement Enhancement Act of 1979

Introduced 1979-08-02· Sponsored by Rep. McClory, Robert [R-IL-13]· 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 Government Operations.(1979-08-02)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Foreign Intelligence and Law Enforcement Enhancement Act of 1979 - Amends the Central Intelligence Agency Act of 1949 to exempt information in files maintained by the CIA or the National Security Agency from the provisions of any law requiring publication or disclosure if such files have been specifically designated by the Director of Central Intelligence to be concerned with: (1) scientific or technical systems for the collection of foreign intelligence information; (2) special activities and foreign intelligence operations; (3) investigations conducted to determine the suitability of potential foreign intelligence sources; or (4) intelligence and security liaison arrangements with foreign governments, except to the extent that the files contain information on U.S. citizens and permanent resident aliens under the Freedom of Information Act. Amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to stipulate that the disclosure provision does not require a law enforcement or intelligence agency to disclose information to any person convicted of a felony under Federal or State law, or to any person acting on such felon's behalf. Revises the FOIA procedures with respect to law enforcement or i…

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Cosponsors (20)

4 Democrats16 Republicans