CIA Act

Summary

Classified Information Accountability Act of 2009 or CIA Act - Provides a civil penalty of up to $10,000 against a member of the intelligence community who, as part of a communication to a U.S. Senator or Representative that involves classified material: (1) falsifies, conceals, or covers up a material fact; (2) makes any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or misrepresentation; or (3) makes or uses any false writing or document known to contain any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or entry. Prohibits any federal department or agency from indemnifying a person from such liability. Authorizes the Senator or Representative concerned to bring a civil action for such a violation. Requires the court involved to review the classified information in camera.

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Timeline

1. 21 May 2009

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 21 May 2009

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 21 May 2009

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 21 May 2009 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 21 May 2009

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 21 May 2009

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 21 May 2009

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Sponsors

• Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48] · R · Sponsor
• LAMAR SMITH · R · Sponsor
• Steve King · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Campbell, John [R-CA-45] · R · Sponsor
• Louie Gohmert · R · Sponsor
• · hlig00 · Select

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