United States · Law · HR
H.R. 1655 (104th)
Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1996
Introduced
17 May 1995
Last action
6 January 1996 · President
Status
Became Public Law No: 104-93.
Sponsors
Rep. Combest, Larry [R-TX-19]
Subjects
Defence, Rule of law, Energy, Taxation, Budget
Source updated
6 June 2025
Defence · Rule of law · Energy · Taxation · Budget
Summary
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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Timeline
17 May 1995
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select). subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Source: IntroReferral
17 May 1995
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
17 May 1995
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
18 May 1995
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Source: Committee
18 May 1995
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
14 June 1995
Introduced
Referred sequentially to the House Committee on National Security for a period ending not later than June 23, 1995 for consideration of such provisions of the bill and amendment as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee pursuant to clause 1(k), rule X..
Source: IntroReferral
14 June 1995
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent). H. Rept. 104-138, Part I.
Source: Committee
14 June 1995
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent). H. Rept. 104-138, Part I.
Source: Committee
21 June 1995
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6165)
Source: IntroReferral
23 June 1995
Introduced
Referred sequentially to the House Committee on Government Reform for a period ending not later than July 19, 1995 for consideration of such provisions of the bill and amendment as fall within the jurisdiction of that committee pursuant to clause 1(g), rule X.
Source: IntroReferral
23 June 1995
Introduced
House Committee on National Security Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than July 19, 1995.
Source: IntroReferral
7 July 1995
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.
Source: Committee
12 July 1995
Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
12 July 1995
Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
18 July 1995
Reported
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
18 July 1995
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
19 July 1995
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 99.
Source: Calendars
19 July 1995
Discharge
Committee on National Security discharged.
Source: Discharge
19 July 1995
Committee
Committee on National Security discharged.
Source: Committee
19 July 1995
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Government Reform. H. Rept. 104-138, Part II.
Source: Committee
19 July 1995
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Government Reform. H. Rept. 104-138, Part II.
Source: Committee
7 September 1995
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 216 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1655 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be read by title. Specified amendments are in order. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence now printed in the bill, modified by the amendment recommended by the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight now printed in the bill and by an amendment striking title VII. Points of order against the committee amendment in the nature ofa substitute, as modified, are waived. No amendment to the committee amendment shall be in order unless printed in the Congre ssional Record. Any Member may demand a separate vote...
Source: Floor
12 September 1995
Passed
Rule H. Res. 216 passed House.
Source: Floor
13 September 1995
Passed
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Source: Floor
13 September 1995
Floor
The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 1655.
Source: Floor
13 September 1995
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
13 September 1995
Passed
On passage Passed by voice vote.
Source: Floor
13 September 1995
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by voice vote.
Source: Floor
13 September 1995
Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Source: Floor
13 September 1995
Floor
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1655.
Source: Floor
13 September 1995
Floor
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1655 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be read by title. Specified amendments are in order. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence now printed in the bill, modified by the amendment recommended by the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight now printed in the bill and by an amendment striking title VII. Points of order against the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute, as modified, are waived. No amendment to the committee amendment shall be in order unless printed in the Congre ssional Record. Any Member may demand a
Source: Floor
13 September 1995
Floor
The Speaker designated the Honorable Dan Burton to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Source: Floor
13 September 1995
Floor
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 216 and Rule XXIII.
Source: Floor
13 September 1995
Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 216. (consideration: CR H8816-8834)
Source: Floor
14 September 1995
Introduced
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Intelligence.
Source: IntroReferral
29 September 1995
ResolvingDifferences
Senate insists on its amendment asks for a conference, appoints conferees Specter; Lugar; Shelby; Dewine; Kyl; Inhofe; Hutchison; Mack; Cohen; Kerrey; Glenn; Bryan; Graham; Kerry; Baucus; Johnston; Robb. (consideration: CR S14797)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
29 September 1995
Floor
Measure laid before Senate. (consideration: CR S14796-14797)
Source: Floor
29 September 1995
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate in lieu of S. 922 with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
29 September 1995
Discharge
Senate Committee on Intelligence discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Discharge
29 September 1995
Committee
Senate Committee on Intelligence discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Committee
10 October 1995
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
17 October 1995
ResolvingDifferences
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for consideration of the House bill, and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Combest, Dornan, Young (FL), Hansen, Lewis (CA), Goss, Shuster, McCollum, Castle, Dicks, Richardson, Dixon, Torricelli, Coleman, Skaggs, and Pelosi.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
17 October 1995
Passed
On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H10098)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
17 October 1995
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Combest asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
24 October 1995
ResolvingDifferences
Conference held.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
24 October 1995
ResolvingDifferences
Conference committee actions: Conference held.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
19 December 1995
Passed
Mr. Combest asked unanimous consent that managers on the part of the House have until midnight on Dec. 19 to file a conference report on H.R. 1655. Agreed to without objection.
Source: Committee
19 December 1995
Passed
Conferees agreed to file conference report.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
19 December 1995
Passed
Conference committee actions: Conferees agreed to file conference report.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
20 December 1995
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 318 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to H.R. 1655. Waiving points of order against consideration of the conference report and against its consideration. The conference report shall be considered as read.
Source: Floor
20 December 1995
ResolvingDifferences
Conference papers: Senate report and managers' statement held at the desk in Senate.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
20 December 1995
ResolvingDifferences
Conference report H. Rept. 104-427 filed. (text of conference report: CR H15224-15235)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
20 December 1995
ResolvingDifferences
Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 104-427 filed.(text of conference report: CR H15224-15235)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
21 December 1995
Passed
Rule H. Res. 318 passed House.
Source: Floor
21 December 1995
ResolvingDifferences
Conference papers: message on House action held at the desk in Senate.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
21 December 1995
Passed
Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S19137)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
21 December 1995
Passed
On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H15501)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
21 December 1995
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
21 December 1995
Passed
Conference report agreed to in House: On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by voice vote.(consideration: CR H15501)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
21 December 1995
ResolvingDifferences
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
21 December 1995
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report. (consideration: CR H15501)
Source: Floor
21 December 1995
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Combest brought up conference report H. Rept. 104-427 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 318.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
22 December 1995
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
27 December 1995
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
27 December 1995
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
6 January 1996
Became law
Became Public Law No: 104-93.
Source: President
6 January 1996
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
6 January 1996
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Enrolled Bill · — · Download file
- Public Law · 7 January 1996 · Download file
- Engrossed Amendment Senate · 29 September 1995 · Download file
- Referred in Senate · 14 September 1995 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 13 September 1995 · Download file
- Reported in House · 19 July 1995 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 17 May 1995 · Download file
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- related to → Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 1655) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1996 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.
- related to → Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 1655) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1996 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.
- related to ← Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1996
- amends ← An amendment printed in the Congressional Record of September 8 as amendment No. 2, to express the sense of Congress, that, to the greatest extent practicable, all equipment and products purchased with funds made available by the bill should be American-made.
- amends ← An amendment printed in the Congressional Record of September 12 as amendment No. 3, to end after three years the provisions in the bill allowing the President to delay the imposition of sanctions against other countries if the sanctions compromise an intelligence source or an ongoing criminal investigation.
- amends ← An amendment printed in the Congressional Record of September 12, as amendment No. 4, to cut the bills funding authorization by 3 percent.
- amends ← An amendment, printed as amendment No. 5 in the Congressional Record of September 12, 1995, to require that the total amounts requested, authorized, and spent on intelligence and intelligence-related activities be disclosed to the public.
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