Federal Bureau of Investigation Charter Act of 1979

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Federal Bureau of Investigation Charter Act of 1979 - Establishes a comprehensive Federal Bureau of Investigation Charter which sets forth the duties and responsibilities of the FBI with respect to criminal and civil investigations, undercover operations, and law enforcement support functions, but excluding foreign intelligence activities (which were specified in Executive Order 12036). Enumerates as general principles of the FBI that it: (1) conduct investigations with minimal intrusion consistent with the need to collect information or evidence in a timely and effective manner; (2) be concerned only with criminal conduct when conducting a criminal investigation; and (3) not conduct an investigation solely on the basis of the lawful exercise of Constitutional or statutory rights, including the expression of a religious or political view or the right to peacefully assemble and petition the Government. Limits the appointment of the Director of the FBI to one ten-year term. Specifies the general powers and duties of the Director, Associate Director, an Assistant to the Director, Assistant Director, Inspector, and Agent of the FBI. Authorizes the FBI to make inquiries to determine whe…