Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1995

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TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Intelligence Activities Title II: Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System Title III: General Provisions Title IV: Central Intelligence Agency Title V: Department of Defense Title VI: Federal Bureau of Investigation Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1995 - Title I: Intelligence Activities - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1995 for the conduct of the intelligence activities of the: (1) Central Intelligence Agency (CIA); (2) Department of Defense (DOD); (3) Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA); (4) National Security Agency (NSA); (5) National Reconnaissance Office; (6) Departments of the Army, Navy, and Air Force; (7) Department of State; (8) Department of the Treasury; (9) Department of Energy; (10) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); and (11) Central Imagery Office (established under this Act). (Sec. 102) Specifies that the amounts authorized to be appropriated and the authorized personnel ceilings as of September 30, 1995, for such conduct are those specified in the classified Schedule of Authorizations prepared by the conference committee to accompany S. 2082 of the 103d Congress. (Sec. 103) Permits the Director of Central Intelligence (DCI) to authorize the employment of civilian personnel in excess of the number authorized for FY 1995 if such action is necessary to the performance of important intelligence functions, subject to specified limitations. Directs the DCI to promptly notify the House and Senate intelligence committees whenever the DCI exercises such authority. (Sec. 104) Authorizes appropriations for the Community Management Account of the DCI for FY 1995, with funds for the Advanced Research and Development Committee and the Environmental Task Force remaining available until September 30, 1996. Authorizes 221 full-time personnel for the Account as of September 30, 1995. Requires any officer or employee of the United States or a member of the armed forces who is detailed to the Account from another element of the Government during FY 1995 to be detailed on a reimbursable basis, with exceptions. Title II: Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System - Authorizes appropriations for the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability Fund for FY 1995. Title III: General Provisions - Authorizes amounts to be appropriated in addition to sums authorized for salary, pay, retirement, and other benefits of Federal employees as necessary to cover increases in those benefits authorized by law for FY 1995. (Sec. 302) Specifies that the authorizations of appropriations contained in this Act do not constitute authority for the conduct of any intelligence activity which is not otherwise authorized by the Constitution or laws of the United States. (Sec. 303) Repeals a provision of the Intelligence Authorization Act for FY 1987 restricting intelligence cooperation with South Africa. (Sec. 304) Requires the DCI to submit to the intelligence committees a report setting forth a legislative proposal, coordinated as appropriate with elements of the intelligence community, which would provide for mandatory retirement for expiration of time in class comparable to provisions of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 for all civilian employees of the CIA, NSA, DIA, and the intelligence elements of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps. Title IV: Central Intelligence Agency - Amends the Central Intelligence Agency Act of 1949 to repeal a limitation on the payment of travel expenses and the cost of treatment of illness or injury requiring hospitalization of an officer or full time employee of the CIA where such illness or injury is the result of vicious habits, intemperance, or misconduct. (Sec. 402) Provides for the appointment by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, of a General Counsel of the CIA from civilian life to be the chief legal officer of the CIA. Title V: Department of Defense - Amends the National Security Act of 1947 to provide for a Central Imagery Office (Office) (currently, central imagery authority). Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to exercise certain authorities pertaining to civilian officers and employees in DIA with respect to such officers and employees of the Office. Specifies that: (1) civilian personnel administrative support for officers and employees of the Office shall remain a responsibility of DIA; and (2) certain authority provided regarding civilian officers and employees of the Office may be delegated by the Secretary of Defense only to the Deputy Secretary of Defense. (Sec. 502) Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to withhold from public disclosure any geodetic product in the possession or under the control of DOD that contains information that the Director of the Defense Mapping Agency has determined in writing would, if disclosed, jeopardize or interfere with ongoing military or intelligence operations. (Sec. 503) Authorizes the Secretary to expend specified funds to establish a National Public Information Center to: (1) survey, collect, store, distribute, and present unclassified information; (2) provide support for training in decisionmaking and for professional education in DOD and the intelligence community; and (3) inform more broadly the American public. Title VI: Federal Bureau of Investigation - Amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act to require a consumer reporting agency to furnish a consumer report to the FBI when presented with a written request signed by the Director of the FBI which certifies compliance with this title. Authorizes the Director to make such a certification only upon determining in writing that: (1) such records are necessary for the conduct of an authorized foreign counterintelligence investigation; and (2) there are specific and articulable facts giving reason to believe that the consumer is a foreign power or agent. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) identifying information; (2) confidentiality; (3) payment of fees; (4) limits on dissemination; and (5) reporting requirements. Provides for damages and disciplinary actions for any Government agency or department obtaining or disclosing consumer information in violation of this Act. Makes remedies and sanctions under this title the only judicial remedies and sanctions for such violations. Authorizes injunctive relief. Authorizes recovery of costs in the event of a successful action.

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