Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012

Summary

Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 - Authorizes appropriations for FY2012 for the conduct of intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the: (1) Office of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI); (2) Central Intelligence Agency (CIA); (3) Department of Defense (DOD); (4) Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA); (5) National Security Agency (NSA); (6) Departments of the Army, Navy, and Air Force; (7) Coast Guard; (8) Departments of State, the Treasury, Energy, and Justice; (9) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); (10) Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA); (11) National Reconnaissance Office; (12) National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency; and (13) Department of Homeland Security. Specifies that the amounts authorized and the authorized personnel ceilings as of September 30, 2012, for such activities are those specified in the classified Schedule of Authorizations, which shall be made available to the congressional appropriations committees and the President. Authorizes appropriations for the Intelligence Community Management Account for FY2012, as well as for full-time personnel for elements within such Account. Authorizes appropriations for FY2012 for the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability Fund. Prohibits the authorization of appropriations by this Act from being deemed to constitute authority to conduct any intelligence activity not otherwise authorized by the Constitution or laws of the United States. Permits appropriations authorized by this Act for salary, pay, retirement, and other benefits for federal employees to be increased by such additional or supplemental amounts as necessary for increases in such compensation or benefits authorized by law. Requires the DNI to: (1) semiannually update intelligence information relating to terrorist recidivism of former detainees of Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; and (2) submit to the intelligence committees information concerning the transfer or potential transfer of individuals detained there. Sets forth matters relating to elements of the intelligence community, including: (1) foreign language proficiency requirements for certain CIA officers, (2) required Senate confirmation of the appointment of the NSA Director, (3) the transfer of certain funds for use by DOD intelligence elements, and (4) the extension of provisions of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 which establish procedures for the collection of foreign intelligence information from targeted individuals located outside the United States.

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Timeline

1. 1 August 2011

   Reported

   Select Committee on Intelligence. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Feinstein. With written report No. 112-43. Additional views filed.

   Source: Committee

2. 1 August 2011

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 124.

   Source: Calendars

3. 1 August 2011

   Reported

   Select Committee on Intelligence. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Feinstein. With written report No. 112-43. Additional views filed.

   Source: Committee

4. 1 August 2011

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Placed on Calendar Senate · 1 August 2011 · Official file

Documents

4 official files

• Placed on Calendar Senate (text)

  Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 1 August 2011

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• Placed on Calendar Senate (PDF)

  Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 1 August 2011

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• Reported to Senate without amendment

  summary · EN · 1 August 2011

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 1 August 2011

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Sponsors

• Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] · D · Sponsor
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