A bill to amend the National Security Act of 1947 to define more specifically the jurisdiction of the Central Intelligence Agency, and for other purposes.

Summary

Amends the National Security Act of 1947 to declare specifically that the jurisdiction of the Central Intelligence Agency encompasses only foreign, as opposed to domestic, intelligence activities. Directs the Agency to identify itself as such when gathering foreign intelligence from United States citizens in the United States or its possessions. Makes the Agency responsible for protecting sources of foreign intelligence under the guidance of the National Security Council. States that such responsibility shall be limited to lawful means to protect disclosure.

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Timeline

1. 15 January 1979

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 15 January 1979

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 15 January 1979

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Armed Services.

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 15 January 1979

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3] · D · Sponsor
• · hlig00 · Select
• · hsas00 · Standing

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