S 2928 · 96th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement
Federal Bureau of Investigation Charter Act
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Introduced2
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House5
EnactedLatest: Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.(1980-07-02)
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Federal Bureau of Investigation Charter Act - 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 consistent with the constitutional and legal rights of U.S. citizens; (2) conduct such investigations and collect such intelligence as is necessary for the security of the United States; (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; and (4) conduct investigations with only such intrusion as is necessary for authorized purposes. Limits the appointment of the Director of the FBI to one ten-year term. Permits the President to remove the Director only for gross neglect of duty or malfeasance in office. Specifies the general powers and duties of…
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