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This bill authorizes appropriations for intelligence and intelligence-related activities for fiscal year 2026, covering a wide range of provisions affecting the U.S. intelligence community. The bill establishes a new National Counterintelligence Center to coordinate and direct counterintelligence activities, creates requirements for open-source intelligence collection and management, and implements various workforce and personnel policies for intelligence agencies. Key provisions include establishing senior officials for biotechnology across intelligence agencies, prohibiting the use of certain AI technologies like DeepSeek on intelligence systems, and creating new oversight mechanisms for commercially available information procurement. The bill also includes specific provisions related to assessing geopolitical challenges, particularly focusing on China, and extends intelligence support for Ukraine. Additionally, it includes measures to standardize training, protect personnel from ideological discrimination, and improve reporting and accountability within the intelligence community. The legislation aims to enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and ethical standards of U.S. intelligence operations while addressing emerging technological and strategic challenges.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5167/all-info