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S. 1538 (110th)

Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008

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Introduced

31 May 2007

Last action

3 October 2007 · Reported

Status

See also H.R.2082.

Sponsors

Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV]

Subjects

Defence, Rule of law, Energy, Taxation, Budget, Climate

Source updated

7 April 2025

Defence · Rule of law · Energy · Taxation · Budget · Climate

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Summary

Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 - Authorizes appropriations for FY2008 for the conduct of intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the: (1) Office of the Director of National Intelligence; (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) Departments of State, the Treasury, Energy, and Justice; (8) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); (9) National Reconnaissance Office; (10) National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency; (11) Coast Guard; (12) Department of Homeland Security; and (13) Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Specifies that the amounts authorized and the authorized personnel ceilings as of September 30, 2008, for such activities are those specified in the classified Schedule of Authorizations, which shall be made available to the Senate and House Appropriations Committees and the President. Allows the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), with the approval of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), to authorize employment of civilian personnel in excess of the number authorized for FY2008 when necessary for the performance of important intelligence functions. Requires notification of the congressional intelligence committees on the use of such authority. Authorizes appropriations for the Intelligence Community Management Account for FY2008, as well as for full-time personnel for elements within such Account. Authorizes appropriations for FY2008 for the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability Fund. Specifies that the authorization of appropriations by this Act shall not be deemed to constitute authority for the conduct of any intelligence activity which is not otherwise authorized by the Constitution or laws of the United States. Outlines provisions concerning: (1) intelligence community (IC) compliance with the Detainee Treatment Act of 2005 and related provisions of the Military Commissions Act of 2006; (2) IC business systems architecture, accountability, and modernization; (3) the control of excessive cost growth of major systems; (4) a national intelligence estimate on anticipated geopolitical effects of global climate change; (5) DNI authority for flexible IC personnel management; and (6) the protection of certain operational files within the Office of the DNI. Establishes: (1) an Office of the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community; (2) a National Space Intelligence Office; and (3) a Deputy Director of the CIA.

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Timeline

  1. 23 May 2007

    Reported

    Select Committee on Intelligence ordered to be reported an original measure.

    Source: Committee

  2. 31 May 2007

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 181.

    Source: Calendars

  3. 31 May 2007

    Reported

    Select Committee on Intelligence. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Rockefeller under authority of the order of the Senate of 05/25/2007. With written report No. 110-75. Additional views filed.

    Source: Committee

  4. 31 May 2007

    Reported

    Select Committee on Intelligence. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Rockefeller under authority of the order of the Senate of 05/25/2007. With written report No. 110-75. Additional views filed.

    Source: Committee

  5. 31 May 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  6. 4 June 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Armed Services pursuant to section 3(b) of S.Res. 400, 94th Congress, as amended by S.Res. 445, 108th Congress, for a period not to exceed 10 days of session.

    Source: IntroReferral

  7. 15 June 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Armed Services pursuant to S.Res.445, 108th Congress, for an additional 5 days of session.

    Source: IntroReferral

  8. 26 June 2007

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 222.

    Source: Calendars

  9. 26 June 2007

    Reported

    Committee on Armed Services. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Source: Committee

  10. 26 June 2007

    Reported

    Committee on Armed Services. Reported by Senator Levin with amendments. With written report No. 110-92.

    Source: Committee

  11. 3 October 2007

    Reported

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S12456-12476; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S12457-12474)

    Source: Floor

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  • Reported to Senate (text)

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  • Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

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  • Referral Instructions Senate (text)

    Referral Instructions Senate · EN · 4 June 2007

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  • Placed on Calendar Senate (text)

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  • Reported to Senate without amendment

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  • Introduced in Senate

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