U.S. Congress - H.R.5973 Transparency and Accountability in Intelligence Contracting Act of 2008
H.R.5973 - Transparency and Accountability in Intelligence Contracting Act of 2008
To enhance transparency and accountability within the intelligence community for activities performed under Federal contracts, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)
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- Short: Transparency and Accountability in Intelligence Contracting Act of 2008 as introduced.
- Official: To enhance transparency and accountability within the intelligence community for activities performed under Federal contracts, and for other purposes. as introduced.
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Official Summary
5/6/2008--Introduced.Transparency and Accountability in Intelligence Contracting Act of 2008 - Amends the National Security Act of 1947 to require the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) to prepare an annual assessment for such element of the intelligence community (IC) that assesses sOfficial Summary
5/6/2008--Introduced.Transparency and Accountability in Intelligence Contracting Act of 2008 - Amends the National Security Act of 1947 to require the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) to prepare an annual assessment for such element of the intelligence community (IC) that assesses such element's use of private contractors and private contractor personnel. Requires each assessment to be submitted to the congressional intelligence committees. Directs that each contract, subcontract, or task or delivery order entered into with an IC element shall require the contractor to provide to the IC element contracting officer certain information on the personnel performing contracting activities, including their training, the process used to hire the individuals, and the number of foreign nationals employed. Prohibits the use of private contractors for the arrest, interrogation, detention, or transportation or transfer of persons under government custody or control. Requires a report from the DNI to Congress describing the personal services activities performed by contractors across the IC, the impact of such contractors on the IC workforce, plans for conversion of contractor employment into government employment, and accountability mechanisms governing the performance of such contractors.
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Secrecy News 05/08/08
David Price (D-NC), who co-sponsored the new legislation (H.R. 5973) with Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-CA). "We've got to get a handle on it," Rep. Price said. "That means demanding more complete information, establishing more effective ...
Secrecy News for 05/21/08 SECRECY NEWS from the FAS Project on ...
David Price (D-NC), who co-sponsored the new legislation (HR 5973) with Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-CA). "We've got to get a handle on it," Rep. Price said. "That means demanding more complete information, establishing more effective ...
Pressure Builds to Improve Oversight of Intel Contractors
David Price (D-NC), who co-sponsored the new legislation (HR 5973) with Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-CA). âWeâve got to get a handle on it,â Rep. Price said. âThat means demanding more complete information, establishing more effective ...
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