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S. 858 (105th)

Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998

enactedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

9 June 1997

Last action

20 November 1997 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 105-107.

Sponsors

Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL]

Subjects

Healthcare, Defence, Rule of law, Energy, Transport, Taxation, Budget

Source updated

7 April 2025

Healthcare · Defence · Rule of law · Energy · Transport · 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 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 - Title I: Intelligence Activities - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1998 for the conduct of intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the: (1) Central Intelligence Agency (CIA); (2) Department of Defense; (3) Defense Intelligence Agency; (4) National Security Agency; (5) Departments of the Army, Navy, and Air Force; (6) Departments of State, the Treasury, and Energy; (7) Federal Bureau of Investigation; (8) Drug Enforcement Administration; (9) National Reconnaissance Office (NRO); and (10) National Imagery and Mapping Agency. (Sec. 102) Specifies that the amounts authorized to be appropriated and the authorized personnel ceilings as of September 30, 1998, 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. (Sec. 103) 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 1998 when necessary to the performance of important intelligence functions. Requires notification to the Senate and House Intelligence Committees (intelligence committees). (Sec. 104) Authorizes appropriations for the Community Management Account of the DCI for FY 1998. Authorizes appropriations for such Account for classified purposes. Authorizes Account personnel levels. Title II: Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System - Authorizes appropriations for the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability Fund for FY 1998. 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. (Sec. 302) 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. (Sec. 303) Authorizes the head of any element of the intelligence community (IC) to detail employees to serve in any position in the Intelligence Community Assignment Program. (Sec. 304) Amends the National Security Act of 1947 to extend through January 6, 2001, the authority of the President to stay the imposition of an economic, cultural, diplomatic, or other sanction or other action when the President determines and reports to the Congress that to impose such sanction without delay would seriously risk the compromise of an intelligence source or method or an ongoing criminal investigation. (Sec. 305) Requires the administrative location of the Office of the DCI to be within the CIA. (Sec. 306) Directs the President to inform employees of the executive branch and employees of contractors carrying out activities under classified contracts that the disclosure to the appropriate congressional committees or Members of Congress of classified information concerning an alleged violation of law, false statement to the Congress, or gross mismanagement, waste, abuse of authority, or danger to public health or safety is not prohibited by law or contrary to public policy. Requires a report on actions taken. (Sec. 307) Expresses the sense of the Congress that it is in the national interest to provide information regarding the murder or kidnapping abroad of U.S. citizens to the victims or their families. Makes the Secretary of State responsible for promptly providing such information. (Sec. 308) Requires the DCI to: (1) carry out a survey of current standards for the spelling of foreign names and places among IC elements; and (2) report survey results to the intelligence committees. Requires the DCI to issue guidelines for the uniform spelling of such names and places and the uniform use of geographic coordinates for such places. Title IV: Central Intelligence Agency - Amends the Central Intelligence Agency Act of 1949 to authorize the CIA to enter into multiyear leases for up to 15 years, with exceptions concerning the availability of appropriations to cover rental payments under such leases. (Sec. 402) Empowers the CIA Inspector General (IG) with subpoena authority for the production of information, documents, and other data necessary for the performance of IG duties. Requires an annual report from the IG to the intelligence committees on the exercise of such authority. Title V: Department of Defense Intelligence Activities - Authorize the President of the Joint Military Intelligence College (currently, the Commandant of the Defense Intelligence School) to confer the degree of master of science in strategic intelligence (current law) and the degree of bachelor of science in intelligence upon graduates fulfilling such requirements. (Sec. 502) Amends the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1996 to extend through FY 1999 the authority for the expenditure of funds for infrastructure and quality of life improvements to the Menwith Hall and Bad Aibling Army Stations. (Sec. 503) Prohibits, with injunctive power, the unauthorized use of the NRO's name, initials, or seal.

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Timeline

  1. 10 April 1997

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3017)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 4 June 1997

    Reported

    Committee on Intelligence ordered to be reported an original measure.

    Source: Committee

  3. 9 June 1997

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 74.

    Source: Calendars

  4. 9 June 1997

    Reported

    Committee on Intelligence. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Shelby. With written report No. 105-24.

    Source: Committee

  5. 9 June 1997

    Reported

    Committee on Intelligence. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Shelby. With written report No. 105-24.

    Source: Committee

  6. 9 June 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  7. 16 June 1997

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Armed Services for 30 days of Senate Session as provided for in section 3(b) of S.Res. 400, 94th Congress.

    Source: IntroReferral

  8. 18 June 1997

    Reported

    Committee on Armed Services. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond without amendment. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  9. 18 June 1997

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 87.

    Source: Calendars

  10. 18 June 1997

    Reported

    Committee on Armed Services. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond without amendment. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  11. 19 June 1997

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate. (consideration: CR S5963-5978)

    Source: Floor

  12. 19 June 1997

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 98-1. Record Vote No: 109.

    Source: Floor

  13. 20 June 1997

    Floor

    Held at the desk.

    Source: Floor

  14. 20 June 1997

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  15. 20 June 1997

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  16. 17 July 1997

    Floor

    Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill and House requests a conference.

    Source: Floor

  17. 17 July 1997

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  18. 17 July 1997

    ResolvingDifferences

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for consideration of the Senate bill, and the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Goss, Young (FL), Lewis (CA), Shuster, McCollum, Castle, Boehlert, Bass, Gibbons, Dicks, Dixon, Skaggs, Pelosi, Harman, Skelton, and Bishop.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  19. 17 July 1997

    Passed

    On motion that the House insist upon its amendment, and request a conference Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H5413)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  20. 17 July 1997

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Goss asked unanimous consent that the House insist upon its amendment, and request a conference.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  21. 17 July 1997

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  22. 17 July 1997

    Floor

    A similar measure H.R. 1775 was laid on the table without objection.

    Source: Floor

  23. 17 July 1997

    Passed

    On passage Passed without objection.

    Source: Floor

  24. 17 July 1997

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.

    Source: Floor

  25. 17 July 1997

    Passed

    The House struck all after the enacting clause and inserted in lieu thereof the provisions of a similar measure H.R. 1775. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  26. 17 July 1997

    Floor

    Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H5410-5413)

    Source: Floor

  27. 17 July 1997

    Floor

    Mr. Goss asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.

    Source: Floor

  28. 21 July 1997

    Passed

    Senate agreed to request for conference. Appointed conferees. Shelby; Chafee; Lugar; Dewine; Kyl; Inhofe; Hatch; Roberts; Allard; Coats; Kerrey; Glenn; Bryan; Graham; Kerry; Baucus; Robb; Lautenberg; Levin. (consideration: CR S7783)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  29. 21 July 1997

    Passed

    Senate disagreed to House amendment by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  30. 21 July 1997

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate disagreed to House amendment by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: NotUsed

  31. 22 July 1997

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  32. 16 September 1997

    Passed

    Conferees agreed to file conference report.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  33. 16 September 1997

    Passed

    Conference committee actions: Conferees agreed to file conference report.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  34. 27 October 1997

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference papers: Senate report and managers' statement held at the desk in Senate.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  35. 28 October 1997

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report H. Rept. 105-350 filed. (text of conference report: CR H9586-9595)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  36. 28 October 1997

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 105-350 filed.(text of conference report: CR H9586-9595)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  37. 29 October 1997

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference papers: official papers held at the desk in Senate.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  38. 30 October 1997

    Passed

    Mr. Goss asked unanimous consent (1) that it be in order on Friday, Oct. 31, 1997, or any day thereafter to consider the conference report on S. 858; (2) that all points of order against the conference report and against its consideration be waived; and (3) that the conference report be considered as read when called up. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  39. 6 November 1997

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  40. 6 November 1997

    Passed

    Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11849)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  41. 6 November 1997

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report considered in Senate. By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11844-11845, S11847-11849)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  42. 7 November 1997

    Vote

    On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 385 - 36 (Roll no. 607). (consideration: CR H10182)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  43. 7 November 1997

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  44. 7 November 1997

    Vote

    Conference report agreed to in House: On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 385 - 36 (Roll no. 607).(consideration: CR H10182)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  45. 7 November 1997

    ResolvingDifferences

    The previous question was ordered without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  46. 7 November 1997

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.

    Source: Floor

  47. 7 November 1997

    Passed

    Mr. Goss brought up conference report H. Rept. 105-350 by previously agreed to special order. (consideration: CR H10176-10182)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  48. 8 November 1997

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  49. 8 November 1997

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  50. 20 November 1997

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 105-107.

    Source: President

  51. 20 November 1997

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  52. 20 November 1997

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

Votes

19 June 1997 · Bill Passed · On Passage of the Bill S. 858 · Bill Passed · Official source

Yes 98 · No 1 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 1

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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    Engrossed Amendment House · EN · 17 July 1997

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    Engrossed in Senate · EN · 19 June 1997

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  • Passed Senate amended

    summary · EN · 19 June 1997

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  • Reported to Senate (text)

    Reported to Senate · EN · 18 June 1997

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    Referral Instructions Senate · EN · 16 June 1997

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    Referral Instructions Senate · EN · 16 June 1997

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    Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 9 June 1997

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    Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 9 June 1997

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