HR 5399 · 98th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security
Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1985
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EnactedLatest: Became Public Law No: 98-618.(1984-11-08)
Recorded Votes
PassedHouse · 1984-08-02
Yea 294Nay 118
PassedHouse · 1984-08-02
Yea 294Nay 118
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1985 - Title I: Intelligence Activities - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities in specified departments and agencies of the U.S. Government, including the Central Intelligence Agency (Agency) and the Department of Defense. Requires the Director of Central Intelligence or the Secretary of Defense to notify the appropriate congressional committees of any intent to spend funds in excess of authorization. Prohibits reprogramming or funds transfers except in restricted circumstances. Authorizes appropriations for the design and construction of an additional building at the Agency Headquarters. Authorizes appropriations for counter-terrorism activities of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Authorizes the Director of Central Intelligence to employ civilian personnel in excess of the ceiling for such personnel when necessary to the performance of important intelligence functions. Prohibits any funds appropriated by this Act from being used for covert assistance for military operations in Nicaragua. Title II: Intelligence Community Staff - Authorizes appropriations for the Intelligen…
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