What does Preamble of HR 5167 do?

This bill authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 2026. The appropriations are intended for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government. Funding is also authorized for the Community Management Account. The Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System is included in the authorization.

What does DEFINITIONS. of HR 5167 do?

This section defines terms used within the Act. The term 'congressional intelligence committees' is defined by reference to section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003). The term 'intelligence community' is also defined by reference to section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003).

What does AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. of HR 5167 do?

This section authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 2026. The authorized funds are for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the Federal Government.

What does CLASSIFIED SCHEDULE OF AUTHORIZATIONS. of HR 5167 do?

This section specifies amounts authorized for intelligence activities A classified Schedule of Authorizations is prepared to accompany this Act The classified Schedule is made available to certain committees and the President

What does INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT ACCOUNT. of HR 5167 do?

This section authorizes appropriations for the Intelligence Community Management Account of the Director of National Intelligence. For fiscal year 2026, $674,500,000 is authorized for the account. Additional amounts, as specified in the classified Schedule of Authorizations referenced in section 102(a), are also authorized for the account in fiscal year 2026.

What does AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. of HR 5167 do?

This section authorizes appropriations for the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability Fund The authorized appropriation is $514,000,000 for fiscal year 2026

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 5167 do?

This bill is formally titled the Strategic Enhancement of Counterintelligence and Unifying Reform Efforts Act.

What does ESTABLISHMENT, FUNCTIONS, AND AUTHORITIES OF THE NATIONAL of HR 5167 do?

This section establishes the National Counterintelligence Center within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. The Center's mission is to direct, coordinate, and carry out counterintelligence activities. The Director of the National Counterintelligence Center serves as the principal advisor to the President and the Director of National Intelligence on counterintelligence matters. The Center has authority to direct and carry out counterintelligence activities, and to access counterintelligence information from elements of the intelligence community. The section also establishes a National Counterintelligence Task Force to carry out duties assigned by the Director.

What does TRANSITION PROVISIONS. of HR 5167 do?

This section redesignates the National Counterintelligence and Security Center as the National Counterintelligence Center. The Director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center in place before enactment may continue in that role until a new Director is appointed. The Director of National Intelligence must submit a report and briefing to the congressional intelligence committees regarding the assessment of security functions and their appropriate placement. Counterintelligence-related activities within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence are to be transferred to the National Counterintelligence Center within 90 days of enactment. The Director of the National Counterintelligence Center has temporary authority to transfer personnel and reprogram funds for counterintelligence activities, subject to oversight. Transfers of personnel or funds must be reported to several congressional committees. This section clarifies that a new National Counterintelligence Task Force is not required if an existing task force meets specified requirements. A report detailing the plans and activities of the National Counterintelligence Task Force is required within 90 days of its establishment.

What does CONFORMING AMENDMENTS. of HR 5167 do?

This section repeals sections 103F of the National Security Act of 1947 and sections 902 and 904 of the Counterintelligence Enhancement Act of 2002. It amends the National Security Act of 1947 and other provisions of law to replace instances of 'National Counterintelligence and Security Center' with 'National Counterintelligence Center'. Section 506(a)(4) of the National Security Act of 1947 is amended to replace 'Counterintelligence' with 'The National Counterintelligence Program'. Sections 1107 and 1108 of the National Security Act of 1947, as amended, are redesignated as sections 435 and 436, respectively, and transferred to appear after section 434 of the Act.

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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 — HR. 5167

Last updated: 11/28/2025 · Introduced: 9/8/2025

Author: Eric Crawford (R-AR)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities, including $674.5 million for the Intelligence Community Management Account and $514 million for the CIA Retirement and Disability Fund.
It establishes the National Counterintelligence Center to direct and coordinate counterintelligence activities and creates a National Counterintelligence Task Force.
The bill mandates the Director of National Intelligence to develop policies for the use of classified information in training artificial intelligence models and to create an AI Security Playbook to protect AI technologies from cyber threats.
It requires the Director of National Intelligence to conduct net assessments of China's power and produce a National Intelligence Estimate regarding advancements in biotechnology by China.
The bill prohibits requiring political or ideological activism within the intelligence community and mandates merit-based personnel decisions.
It establishes oversight for the acquisition of commercially available information to avoid duplication and requires audits of expenditures related to open-source intelligence.
The bill mandates annual reporting on U.S. persons on the terrorist watchlist and requires the Secretary of Energy to develop a plan for the use of a proposed web of biological data.

119th Congressin committeeS. 2342(In Committee)Official page

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