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1/5/2011--Introduced.Classified Information Accountability Act of 2011 or CIA Act - Provides a civil penalty of up to $10,000 against a member of the intelligence community who, as part of a communication to a U.S. Senator or Representative that involves classified material: (1) falsifies,

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Official Summary

1/5/2011--Introduced.Classified Information Accountability Act of 2011 or CIA Act - Provides a civil penalty of up to $10,000 against a member of the intelligence community who, as part of a communication to a U.S. Senator or Representative that involves classified material:
(1) falsifies, conceals, or covers up a material fact;
(2) makes any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or misrepresentation; or
(3) makes or uses any false writing or document known to contain any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or entry. Prohibits any federal department or agency from indemnifying a person from such liability. Authorizes the Senator or Representative concerned to bring a civil action for such a violation. Requires the court involved to review the classified information in camera.

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