A resolution to establish a Standing Committee of the Senate on Intelligence Activities.

Summary

Establishes a standing committee of the Senate to be known as the Committee on Intelligence Activities, to oversee and make continuing studies of the intelligence activities and programs of the United States Government, and to submit to the Senate appropriate proposals for legislation concerning such intelligence activities and programs. Provides that the Committee shall make every effort to assure that the appropriate departments and agencies of the United States provide the intelligence necessary for the executive and legislative branches to make sound decisions affecting the security and vital interests of the Nation. Provides that the Committee provide oversight of the intelligence activities of the United States. Stipulates that no member or professional employee of the Committee shall serve for more than six years of continuous service. Specifies that all matters relating to the following shall be referred to the Committee: (1) the Central Intelligence Agency and the Director of Central Intelligence; (2) intelligence activities of all other departments and agencies of the Government, including, but not limited to, the intelligence activities of the Defense Intelligence Agency, the National Security Agency, and other agencies of the Department of Defense; the Department of State; the Department of Justice; and the Department of the Treasury; (3) the organization or reorganization of any department or agency of the Government to the extent that the organization or reorganization relates to a function or activity involving intelligence activities; and (4) all authorizations for appropriations for all such organizations and activities. Requires the Committee to make periodic reports to the Senate on the nature and extent of the intelligence activities of the various departments and agencies of the United States. Directs the Committee to obtain an annual report from the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of State, and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Specifies that such report shall review the intelligence activities of the agency or department concerned and the intelligence activities of foreign countries directed at the United States or its interests. Provides that such report shall be made available to the public. Authorizes the Committee to disclose publicly any information in its possession after a determination that the public interest would be served by such disclosure. States that in any case in which the Committee on Intelligence Activities of the Senate votes to disclose publicly any information submitted to it by the executive branch which the executive branch requests be kept secret, such committee shall notify the President of such vote. Provides that when the members of the Committee shall vote not to disclose such information the decision may be referred to the Senate for reconsideration upon the request of three Committee members. Provides that the Select Committee on Standards and Conduct may investigate any alleged disclosure of intelligence information by a Member, officer, or employee of the Senate which violates this Act. Directs that the records, files, documents, and other materials in the possession of the Select Committee on Governmental Operations with respect to Intelligence Activities shall, upon the expiration of such committee's authority, be transferred to the Committee on Intelligence Activities. Requires the Committee to study the quality, nature, and conduct of intelligence activities, including recommendations for any changes in the law considered desirable by the Committee. Requires that the Committee report its findings to the Senate no later than July 1, 1977.

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Timeline

1. 1 March 1976

   Reported

   Reported to Senate from the Committee on Government Operations, S. Rept. 94-675.

   Source: Committee

2. 1 March 1976

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 1 March 1976

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on Government Operations.

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 1 March 1976

   Reported

   Reported to Senate from the Committee on Government Operations, S. Rept. 94-675.

   Source: Committee

5. 18 March 1976

   Introduced

   Referred jointly to Senate Committees on the Judiciary; and Rules and Administration.

   Source: IntroReferral

6. 18 March 1976

   Reported

   Reported to Senate from the Committee on Rules and Administration (without written report).

   Source: Committee

7. 18 March 1976

   Reported

   Reported to Senate from the Committee on Rules and Administration (without written report).

   Source: Committee

8. 29 April 1976

   Reported

   Reported to Senate from the Committee on Rules and Administration with amendment, S. Rept. 94-770.

   Source: Committee

9. 29 April 1976

   Reported

   Reported to Senate from the Committee on Rules and Administration with amendment, S. Rept. 94-770.

   Source: Committee

10. 10 May 1976

    Floor

    Measure called up by unanimous consent in Senate.

    Source: Floor

11. 12 May 1976

    Floor

    Measure considered in Senate.

    Source: Floor

12. 13 May 1976

    Floor

    Measure considered in Senate.

    Source: Floor

13. 17 May 1976

    Floor

    Measure considered in Senate.

    Source: Floor

14. 18 May 1976

    Floor

    Measure considered in Senate.

    Source: Floor

15. 19 May 1976

    Floor

    Measure considered in Senate.

    Source: Floor

16. 19 May 1976

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended, roll call #181 (72-22).

    Source: Floor

Votes

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Documents

2 official files

• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 19 May 1976

  Open at official source

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 1 March 1976

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Ribicoff, Abraham A. [D-CT] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Baker, Howard H., Jr. [R-TN] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Brock, Bill [R-TN] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Chiles, Lawton [D-FL] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Javits, Jacob K. [R-NY] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Mondale, Walter F. [D-MN] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Schweiker, Richard S. [R-PA] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Weicker, Lowell P., Jr. [R-CT] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Morgan, Robert B. [D-NC] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Huddleston, Walter (Dee) [D-KY] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Mansfield, Mike [D-MT] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Brooke, Edward W. [R-MA] · R · Cosponsor
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