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H.R. 5399 (98th)

Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1985

enactedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

10 April 1984

Last action

8 November 1984 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 98-618.

Sponsors

Rep. Boland, Edward P. [D-MA-2]

Subjects

Defence, Taxation

Source updated

6 June 2025

Defence · Taxation

Summary

Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1985 - Title I: Intelligence Activities - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities in specified departments and agencies of the U.S. Government, including the Central Intelligence Agency (Agency) and the Department of Defense. Requires the Director of Central Intelligence or the Secretary of Defense to notify the appropriate congressional committees of any intent to spend funds in excess of authorization. Prohibits reprogramming or funds transfers except in restricted circumstances. Authorizes appropriations for the design and construction of an additional building at the Agency Headquarters. Authorizes appropriations for counter-terrorism activities of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Authorizes the Director of Central Intelligence to employ civilian personnel in excess of the ceiling for such personnel when necessary to the performance of important intelligence functions. Prohibits any funds appropriated by this Act from being used for covert assistance for military operations in Nicaragua. Title II: Intelligence Community Staff - Authorizes appropriations for the Intelligence Community Staff for FY 1985. Establishes an end strength ceiling of 232 full-time Intelligence Community Staff employees. Title III: Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 for the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability Fund. Title IV: Administrative Provisions Related to the Central Intelligence Agency - Amends the Central Intelligence Agency Act of 1949 to authorize the Director of Central Intelligence to appoint security personnel at agency installations. Title V: General Provisions - States that the authorization of appropriations by this Act shall not constitute authority for the conduct of any intelligence activity which is not otherwise authorized by the Constitution or laws of the United States. Allows increases in employee benefits as authorized by law.

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Timeline

  1. 10 April 1984

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent).

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 10 April 1984

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 10 April 1984

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 11 April 1984

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported.

    Source: Committee

  5. 11 April 1984

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 10 May 1984

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Armed Services Sequentially, for a Period Ending not Later than May 25, 84.

    Source: IntroReferral

  7. 10 May 1984

    Reported

    Reported to House by House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent). Report No: 98-743 (Part I).

    Source: Committee

  8. 10 May 1984

    Reported

    Reported to House by House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent). Report No: 98-743 (Part I).

    Source: Committee

  9. 23 May 1984

    Calendars

    Placed on Union Calendar No: 463.

    Source: Calendars

  10. 23 May 1984

    Reported

    Reported to House by House Committee on Armed Services. Report No: 98-743 (Part II).

    Source: Committee

  11. 23 May 1984

    Reported

    Reported to House by House Committee on Armed Services. Report No: 98-743 (Part II).

    Source: Committee

  12. 23 May 1984

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported.

    Source: Committee

  13. 12 June 1984

    Floor

    Committee on Rules Granted A Modified Open Rule Providing One Hour Of General Debate.

    Source: Floor

  14. 13 June 1984

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H.Res.520 Reported to House.

    Source: Floor

  15. 2 August 1984

    Passed

    Rule Passed House.

    Source: Floor

  16. 2 August 1984

    Vote

    Passed House by Yea-Nay Vote: 294 - 118 (Record Vote No: 343).

    Source: Floor

  17. 2 August 1984

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House by Yea-Nay Vote: 294 - 118 (Record Vote No: 343).

    Source: Floor

  18. 2 August 1984

    Floor

    Called up by House by Rule.

    Source: Floor

  19. 6 August 1984

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate, read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1100.

    Source: Calendars

  20. 11 October 1984

    Passed

    House Agreed to Senate Amendments by Voice Vote.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  21. 11 October 1984

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- House actions: House Agreed to Senate Amendments by Voice Vote.

    Source: NotUsed

  22. 11 October 1984

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate in lieu of S. 2713 with an amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  23. 11 October 1984

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

    Source: Floor

  24. 28 October 1984

    Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  25. 29 October 1984

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  26. 29 October 1984

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  27. 8 November 1984

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 98-618.

    Source: President

  28. 8 November 1984

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  29. 8 November 1984

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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Public Law (PDF)

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  • Public Law (PDF)

    Public Law · EN · 9 November 1984

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  • Passed Senate amended

    summary · EN · 11 October 1984

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  • Introduced in House

    summary · EN · 10 April 1984

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