United States · Law · HR
H.R. 5399 (98th)
Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1985
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
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
10 April 1984
Introduced
Referred to House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent).
Source: IntroReferral
10 April 1984
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
10 April 1984
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
11 April 1984
Reported
Ordered to be Reported.
Source: Committee
11 April 1984
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
10 May 1984
Introduced
Referred to House Committee on Armed Services Sequentially, for a Period Ending not Later than May 25, 84.
Source: IntroReferral
10 May 1984
Reported
Reported to House by House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent). Report No: 98-743 (Part I).
Source: Committee
10 May 1984
Reported
Reported to House by House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent). Report No: 98-743 (Part I).
Source: Committee
23 May 1984
Calendars
Placed on Union Calendar No: 463.
Source: Calendars
23 May 1984
Reported
Reported to House by House Committee on Armed Services. Report No: 98-743 (Part II).
Source: Committee
23 May 1984
Reported
Reported to House by House Committee on Armed Services. Report No: 98-743 (Part II).
Source: Committee
23 May 1984
Reported
Ordered to be Reported.
Source: Committee
12 June 1984
Floor
Committee on Rules Granted A Modified Open Rule Providing One Hour Of General Debate.
Source: Floor
13 June 1984
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H.Res.520 Reported to House.
Source: Floor
2 August 1984
Passed
Rule Passed House.
Source: Floor
2 August 1984
Vote
Passed House by Yea-Nay Vote: 294 - 118 (Record Vote No: 343).
Source: Floor
2 August 1984
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House by Yea-Nay Vote: 294 - 118 (Record Vote No: 343).
Source: Floor
2 August 1984
Floor
Called up by House by Rule.
Source: Floor
6 August 1984
Introduced
Received in the Senate, read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1100.
Source: Calendars
11 October 1984
Passed
House Agreed to Senate Amendments by Voice Vote.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
11 October 1984
Passed
Resolving differences -- House actions: House Agreed to Senate Amendments by Voice Vote.
Source: NotUsed
11 October 1984
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate in lieu of S. 2713 with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
11 October 1984
Floor
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Source: Floor
28 October 1984
Floor
Measure Signed in Senate.
Source: Floor
29 October 1984
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
29 October 1984
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
8 November 1984
Became law
Became Public Law No: 98-618.
Source: President
8 November 1984
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
8 November 1984
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
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Documents
3 official files
Public Law (PDF)
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Public Law (PDF)
Public Law · EN · 9 November 1984
Passed Senate amended
summary · EN · 11 October 1984
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Introduced in House
summary · EN · 10 April 1984
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Sponsors
- Rep. Boland, Edward P. [D-MA-2] · D · Sponsor
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Related records
- related to → A resolution providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 5399) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1985 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Intelligence Community Staff, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.
- related to ← Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1985
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Sources
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