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H.R. 1655 (104th)

Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1996

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17 May 1995

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Became Public Law No: 104-93.

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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 Intelligence Activities Title VI: Technical Amendments Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1996 - Title I: Intelligence Activities - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1996 for the conduct of the intelligence and intelligence-related activities of: (1) the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA); (2) the Department of Defense (DOD); (3) the Defense Intelligence Agency; (4) the National Security Agency; (5) the Departments of the Army, Navy, and Air Force; (6) the Departments of State, Treasury, and Energy; (7) the Federal Bureau of Investigation; (8) the Drug Enforcement Administration; (9) the National Reconnaissance Office; and (10) the Central Imagery Office. Specifies that the amounts authorized to be appropriated and the authorized personnel ceilings as of September 30, 1996, 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 Central Intelligence (DCI), with the approval of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, to authorize employment of civilian personnel in excess of the number authorized for FY 1996 when the DCI determines that such action is necessary to the performance of important intelligence functions, subject to specified limitations. Authorizes appropriations for the Intelligence Community Management Account of the DCI for FY 1996. Authorizes 247 full-time personnel for the Community Management Staff of the DCI as of September 30, 1996. Provides for the reimbursement of any U.S. officer or employee, or member of the armed forces, who is detailed to such Staff. Title II: Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System - Authorizes a specified sum for the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability Fund for FY 1996. Title III: General Provisions - Permits appropriations authorized by this Act for salary, pay, retirement, and other benefits for Federal employees to be increased by such additional amounts as may be necessary for increases in such compensation or benefits authorized by law. 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. Amends the National Security Act of 1947 to authorize the President to stay the imposition of an economic, cultural, diplomatic, or other sanction or related action by the U.S. Government concerning a foreign country, organization, or person when the President determines that to proceed without delay would seriously risk the compromise of an ongoing criminal investigation or an intelligence source or method. Requires the President to lift any such stay when no longer necessary to that purpose and to promptly report to the Senate and House Intelligence Committees the rationale and circumstances that led the President to exercise such authority. Permits a nondisclosure policy form or agreement that is to be executed by a person connected with the conduct of an intelligence or intelligence-related activity, other than an employee or officer of the U.S. Government, to contain provisions appropriate to the particular activity for which such document is to be used. Specifies that such form or agreement shall, at a minimum, require nondisclosure of any classified information received in the course of such activity unless specifically authorized by the Government. Limits the availability of funds for automatic declassification of records over 25 years old. Title IV: Central Intelligence Agency - Extends the Central Intelligence Agency Voluntary Separation Pay Act for two years. Authorizes the DCI to: (1) establish and maintain a program for FY 1996 through 2001 to utilize the services contributed by not more than 50 annuitants who serve without compensation as volunteers in aid of systematic or mandatory review for declassification or downgrading of classified information of the CIA under applicable executive orders; and (2) use sums made available to the CIA by appropriations or otherwise for paying costs incidental to the utilization of services contributed by such individuals. Sets forth provisions regarding the application of various legal provisions to such volunteers. Title V: Department of Defense Intelligence Activities - Extends the authority of the Secretary of Defense to authorize DOD to conduct commercial activities as security for intelligence collection activities abroad. Title VI: Technical Amendments - Amends the National Security Act to change the designation of the CIA Office of Security to the Office of Personnel Security.

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