What does DEFINITIONS. of Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 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 UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY PROPERTY. of Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 do?

This section amends the National Security Act of 1947. It adds Section 1115, which prohibits unauthorized access to intelligence community property. The prohibited property must be under the jurisdiction of an element of the intelligence community and clearly marked as 'closed or restricted'. Penalties for violating this section increase with subsequent offenses. A first offense carries a fine, imprisonment of up to 180 days, or both. A second offense carries a fine, imprisonment of up to 3 years, or both. A third or subsequent offense carries a fine, imprisonment of up to 10 years, or both.

What does PROTECTION OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY FACILITIES AND of Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 do?

This section amends the Central Intelligence Agency Act of 1949. The amendment inserts new content after section 15 of the Act. The new content relates to the protection of Central Intelligence Agency facilities and assets from unmanned aircraft.

What does PROCEDURES REGARDING DISSEMINATION OF NONPUBLICLY AVAILABLE of Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 do?

This section amends Title V of the National Security Act of 1947 to add procedures regarding the dissemination of nonpublicly available information concerning United States persons. Intelligence community elements must develop and maintain procedures to respond to unmasking requests. Unmasking requests must include specific information, such as the identity of the individual submitting the request and those receiving the information, along with a fact-based justification. Unmasking requests require approval from the head of the disseminating element or a delegated officer, and concurrence from the originating element when applicable. Records of unmasking requests, including disposition, must be retained for at least 10 years. An exception allows for immediate disclosure in exigent circumstances, requiring a subsequent written unmasking request. Special procedures apply to requests during a presidential transition period, including documentation requirements and legal counsel concurrence. The head of each intelligence community element must submit annual reports to Congress detailing the number of unmasking requests received, approved, and denied. Procedures for disseminating congressional identity information are outlined in Intelligence Community Directive 112.

What does ANNUAL REPORT ON FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION CASE DATA. of Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 do?

This section amends Title V of the National Security Act of 1947. It establishes a requirement for the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to submit an annual report to the congressional intelligence committees. The report must be submitted within 30 days of the section's enactment and annually thereafter. The report must include data on FBI cases for the preceding fiscal year. Specific data points required include the number of active, unique, and opened cases for categories such as Russia counterintelligence, China counterintelligence, espionage, ISIS counterterrorism, Hizballah counterterrorism, cartel counterterrorism, and cyber national security cases. The report is to be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Intelligence Community Efficiency and Effectiveness Act of 2025.

What does MODIFICATION OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES OF THE of Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 do?

This section modifies the responsibilities and authorities of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI). It repeals certain reporting requirements and authority to transfer personnel. The section amends authorities related to tasking, personnel policies, and accountability reviews, often replacing 'consultation' with 'coordination'. It also repeals requirements for enhanced personnel management and a review of proposed investments into the United States. The DNI is required to submit a plan within 180 days after enactment to reform the intelligence community acquisition process, prioritizing existing authorities and commercial solutions. The plan must include an itemization of major planned or pending acquisitions. The section includes conforming amendments to redesignate subsections and update references within the National Security Act of 1947, the Reducing Over-Classification Act, and the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004.

What does REFORMS RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL of Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 do?

This section requires the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) to submit a plan to the congressional intelligence committees within 90 days of the Act's enactment, outlining a reduction in the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) staff. The plan must detail how the ODNI staff will be reduced to the minimum number needed to execute the DNI's statutory authorities. Federal employees within the ODNI must be offered alternative employment, detail, or assignment opportunities within the U.S. government, and involuntary termination is prohibited during the reduction process. The DNI must initiate the staff reduction process at least 90 days after submitting the plan or one year after the Act's enactment, whichever is later, and provide a certification confirming the same protections for federal employees. The DNI must provide regular updates (every 60 days) to the congressional intelligence committees on the progress of the staff reduction. Involuntary termination is permitted in cases of documented misconduct, security or counterintelligence concerns, or documented performance issues over 180 days. Detailees may be returned to their home agencies 45 days after the plan submission. This section also amends existing law to ensure the ODNI has facilities necessary to carry out its core intelligence mission.

What does APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND of Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 do?

This section redesignates the Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence as the Deputy Director of National Intelligence. It eliminates the positions of Deputy Directors of National Intelligence and establishes Assistant Directors of National Intelligence. The section amends various sections of the National Security Act of 1947 and related Acts to reflect these changes, primarily by removing the term 'Principal'. References to the Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence in law are to be treated as references to the Deputy Director of National Intelligence. The section heading of Section 103A of the National Security Act is amended to reflect the new titles.

What does REFORM OF THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE COUNCIL AND NATIONAL of Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 do?

This section amends section 103B of the National Security Act of 1947. It modifies subparagraph (A) of subsection (c)(1) to include coordination of intelligence production. It removes a phrase regarding requirements and resources from subparagraph (B) of subsection (c)(1). It alters subsection (f) to include a reference to section 103(d)(1).

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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

Last updated: 7/29/2025 · Introduced: 7/17/2025

Author: Tom Cotton (R-AR)

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