S 1273 · 97th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Intelligence Reform Act of 1981

Introduced 1981-05-21· Sponsored by Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Committee on Intelligence. Hearings held.(1981-11-24)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Intelligence Reform Act of 1981 - Amends the Central Intelligence Agency Act of 1949 to exempt information in files maintained by an intelligence agency or component of the Government 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; (2) special activities and foreign intelligence operations; (3) investigations to determine the suitability of potential foreign intelligence sources; and (4) intelligence liaison arrangements with foreign governments. Requires requests by United States citizens and permanent resident aliens for information concerning themselves to be processed in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican