HR 4 · 97th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Intelligence Identities Protection Act of 1982

Introduced 1981-01-05· Sponsored by Rep. Boland, Edward P. [D-MA-2]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
Enacted
Latest: Became Public Law No: 97-200.(1982-06-23)

Recorded Votes

PassedSenate · 1982-06-10
Yea 81Nay 4
PassedSenate · 1982-06-10
Yea 81Nay 4
PassedHouse · 1982-06-03
Yea 315Nay 32
PassedHouse · 1982-06-03
Yea 315Nay 32

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Intelligence Identities Protection Act - Amends the National Security Act of 1947 to establish criminal penalties for any person who knowingly discloses information which identifies a U.S. covert intelligence agent. Establishes a maximum penalty of ten years' imprisonment and/or a $50,000 fine for any person who, having had authorized access to classified information which identifies a covert agent, intentionally discloses such information. Establishes a maximum penalty of five years' imprisonment and/or a $25,000 fine for any person who, having had authorized access to classified information, learns the identity of a covert agent and intentionally discloses such information. Establishes a maximum penalty of three years' imprisonment and/or a $15,000 fine for any person who, in the course of an effort to identify covert agents "with intent to impair" U.S. foreign intelligence activities, discloses information identifying an agent. Directs the President to establish procedures requiring Federal agencies to provide assistance in concealing the identity of U.S. intelligence agents.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (20)

4 Democrats16 Republicans