Open Congress : House Intelligence (Permanent Select) - Major Bill Actions

Bill Introduced: H.R.7259 To amend the National Security Act of 1947 to revise reporting requirements related to security clearances.

2008-10-03T00:00:00Z

To amend the National Security Act of 1947 to revise reporting requirements related to security clearances.

Bill Introduced: H.R.7112 To impose sanctions with respect to Iran, to provide for the divestment of assets in Iran by State and local governments and other entities, and to identify locations of concern with respect to transshipment, reexportation, or diversion of certain sensitive items to Iran.

2008-09-26T00:00:00Z

To impose sanctions with respect to Iran, to provide for the divestment of assets in Iran by State and local governments and other entities, and to identify locations of concern with respect to transshipment, reexportation, or diversion of certain sensitive items to Iran.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.1509 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the next president of the United States should immediately work to reverse damaging and illegal actions taken by the Bush/Cheney Administration and collaborate with Congress to proactively prevent any further abuses of executive branch power.

2008-09-26T00:00:00Z

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the next president of the United States should immediately work to reverse damaging and illegal actions taken by the Bush/Cheney Administration and collaborate with Congress to proactively prevent any further abuses of executive branch power.

Bill Introduced: H.R.7056 To improve United States capabilities for gathering human intelligence through the effective interrogation and detention of terrorist suspects and for bringing terrorists to justice through effective prosecution in accordance with the principles and values set forth in the Constitution and other laws.

2008-09-24T00:00:00Z

To improve United States capabilities for gathering human intelligence through the effective interrogation and detention of terrorist suspects and for bringing terrorists to justice through effective prosecution in accordance with the principles and values set forth in the Constitution and other laws.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6951 Transparent Actions over Covert Tactics in Iran Act of 2008

2008-09-18T00:00:00Z

To prohibit the use of funds by the Central Intelligence Agency or the Department of Defense to provide covert or clandestine assistance for the purpose of overthrowing the Government of Iran.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.1420 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the terrorist attacks launched against the United States on September 11, 2001.

2008-09-09T00:00:00Z

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the terrorist attacks launched against the United States on September 11, 2001.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6545 National Energy Security Intelligence Act of 2008

2008-07-17T00:00:00Z

To require the Director of National Intelligence to conduct a national intelligence assessment on national security and energy security issues.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6510 To require the Director of National Intelligence to conduct a national intelligence assessment on national security and energy security issues relating to rapidly escalating energy costs.

2008-07-16T00:00:00Z

To require the Director of National Intelligence to conduct a national intelligence assessment on national security and energy security issues relating to rapidly escalating energy costs.

Bill Enacted: H.R.6304 Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 Amendments Act of 2008

2008-07-10T00:00:00Z

To amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence, and for other purposes.

July 10, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-261.

Bill Signed by President: H.R.6304 Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 Amendments Act of 2008

2008-07-10T00:00:00Z

Bill Sent To President: H.R.6304 Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 Amendments Act of 2008

2008-07-09T00:00:00Z

Bill Sent To President: H.R.6304 Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 Amendments Act of 2008

2008-07-09T00:00:00Z

Bill Introduced: H.R.6304 Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 Amendments Act of 2008

2008-06-19T00:00:00Z

To amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5973 Transparency and Accountability in Intelligence Contracting Act of 2008

2008-05-06T00:00:00Z

To enhance transparency and accountability within the intelligence community for activities performed under Federal contracts, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5959 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009

2008-05-05T00:00:00Z

To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5567 To rescind earmarks designated in the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008.

2008-03-10T00:00:00Z

To rescind earmarks designated in the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008.

Bill Vetoed: H.R.2082 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008

2008-03-08T00:00:00Z

To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.

March 08, 2008: Vetoed by President.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.2082 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008

2008-02-29T00:00:00Z

Bill Introduced: H.R.5460 To amend the Detainee Treatment Act of 2005 and title 18, United States Code, to include waterboarding in the definition of cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment and in the definition of torture, and for other purposes.

2008-02-14T00:00:00Z

To amend the Detainee Treatment Act of 2005 and title 18, United States Code, to include waterboarding in the definition of cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment and in the definition of torture, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5440 Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 Amendments Act of 2008

2008-02-14T00:00:00Z

To amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence, and for other purposes.