US S245

Bill

US S245

Damon Paul Nelson and Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2018 and 2019

Introduced
01/28/2019

In Committee
01/28/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2019 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System. This bill addresses various intelligence issues, including by reauthorizing intelligence-related activities, establishing certain bodies, and directing the intelligence community to report on topics such as election infrastructure security and Russian interference in the 2016 election. The bill reauthorizes through FY2019 various intelligence-related activities in specified government bodies, including the Department of Defense, the Defense Intelligence Agency, and the National Security Agency. It also reauthorizes for FY2019 the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability Fund. In addition, the bill authorizes higher pay scales for positions requiring expertise in areas such as science, technology, and mathematics. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) shall establish a task force to standardize information sharing between the intelligence and government acquisition communities. The President shall establish an Energy Infrastructure Security Center to analyze and disseminate intelligence related to energy infrastructure. The ODNI shall develop a security plan and long-term roadmap for the information technology environment for the intelligence community. The Department of Homeland Security's Office of Intelligence and Analysis shall report to Congress about cyberattacks on U.S. election infrastructure during the 2016 presidential election. The ODNI shall report on the intelligence community's efforts to analyze Russian attempts to influence the 2016 election. The ODNI shall also develop a whole-of-government strategy to counter the threat of Russian cyberattacks on election infrastructure, including voter registration databases and voting equipment.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 2019 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System. It addresses various intelligence issues, including by reauthorizing intelligence-related activities, establishing certain bodies, and directing the intelligence community to report on topics such as election infrastructure security and Russian interference in the 2016 election. The bill also modifies special pay authorities, authorizes the establishment of an Energy Infrastructure Security Center, and includes provisions related to security clearances, reporting requirements, and other matters.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (2)

Richard Burr (R)*, Mark Warner (D),

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence. (on 01/28/2019)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/245/all-info

(8 Companion Bills)

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Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/245/all-info
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s245/BILLS-116s245is.pdf
Bill	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s245/BILLS-116s245is.pdf.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
HR3476	POISE Act Prevention and Oversight of Intelligence Sharing with Enemies Act	Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).	Related
HR3494	Damon Paul Nelson and Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2018, 2019, and 2020	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.	Related
HR680	Securing Energy Infrastructure Act	Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.	Related
HRes758	Providing for consideration of the bill (H.B. 3) to establish a fair price negotiation program, protect the Medicare program from excessive price increases, and establish an out-of-pocket maximum for Medicare part D enrollees, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.B. 5038) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for terms and conditions for nonimmigrant workers performing agricultural labor or services, and for other purposes; and providing for consid	Mr. Nadler moved to table the motion to reconsider	Similar To
S1589	Damon Paul Nelson and Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2018, 2019, and 2020	By Senator Burr from Select Committee on Intelligence filed written report. Report No. 116-47. Additional views filed.	Related
S174	Securing Energy Infrastructure Act	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 173.	Related
S1790	National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020	Became Public Law No: 116-92. (TXT \| PDF)	Related
S314	Modernizing the Trusted Workforce for the 21st Century Act of 2019	Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.	Related

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