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H.R. 5285 (102nd)

Federal Bureau of Investigation Appropriations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1993

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28 May 1992

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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

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Summary

Federal Bureau of Investigation Appropriations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1993 - Authorizes appropriations to carry out the activities of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for FY 1993, including funds for: (1) the purchase and hire of passenger motor vehicles; (2) the acquisition, lease, maintenance, and operation of aircraft; (3) unforeseen emergencies of a confidential character; (4) making payments or advances for expenses arising out of contractual or reimbursable agreements with State and local law enforcement agencies while engaged in cooperative activities related to violent crime, terrorism, and drug investigations; (5) research and development relating to investigative activities; (6) automated data processing and telecommunications; (7) undercover operations; (8) defraying expenses for the automation of fingerprint identification services and related costs; (8) maintaining an independent program office dedicated solely to the relocation of the Identification Division and the automation of fingerprint identification services; (9) the FBI's white collar crime, drug, violent crime, and organized crime programs; and (10) official reception and representation expenses. Authorizes the Attorney General to use funds authorized to be appropriated for the FBI to make payments for the conduct of its activities. Bars the use of such payments to pay the compensation of any employee in the competitive service, but permits payments for: (1) expenses necessary for the detection and prosecution of crimes against the United States; (2) protection of the President and the Attorney General; (3) investigations regarding official matters under the control of the Department of Justice and the Department of State; and (4) acquisition, collection, classification, and preservation of identification and other records and their exchange with, and for the official use of, authorized officials of the Federal Government, States, cities, and other institutions, with such exchange subject to cancellation if dissemination is made outside the receiving departments or agencies. Establishes provisions governing the use of funds for FBI undercover investigative operations. Permits (subject to or without regard to specified limitation): (1) sums authorized to be appropriated for the FBI for FY 1993 to be used for purchasing property, buildings, and other facilities, and for leasing space, within the United States, the District of Columbia, and the territories and possessions of the United States, or to establish or acquire proprietary business entities and operate such entities; (2) such sums and the proceeds from such undercover operations to be deposited in financial institutions; and (3) proceeds from such undercover operations to be used to offset necessary and reasonable expenses incurred. Sets forth additional requirements regarding the deposit of such proceeds, the disposition of business entities, and auditing and reporting requirements.

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