Bills · S 2342
REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2342Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCivil actions and liability
Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
INTRO JUL 17· LAST ACTION JUL 29
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STEP 3 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it dictates how the U.S. intelligence agencies, which are crucial for protecting national security and gathering information on threats, will be funded and managed in the coming year. It directly impacts the effectiveness of efforts to counter terrorism, defend against cyberattacks, and monitor adversaries like China and Russia, thereby affecting the safety and security of all Americans.
Furthermore, the bill includes significant reforms aimed at improving the efficiency, accountability, and ethical conduct within the intelligence community. This means it influences how taxpayer money is spent on intelligence operations and ensures that these powerful agencies operate under clear guidelines, with provisions addressing issues from employee conduct to the protection of sensitive information, which can have implications for privacy and civil liberties.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Authorizes spending for U.S. intelligence activities for Fiscal Year 2026, including the Intelligence Community Management Account and the CIA Retirement and Disability System.
This provision ensures that vital national security functions and the retirement stability of intelligence personnel receive necessary financial backing.
PROVISION 02
Prohibits contractors from collecting or selling location data of individuals at intelligence community locations.
This directly protects the privacy and security of individuals associated with intelligence facilities, addressing potential vulnerabilities.
PROVISION 03
Transfers the National Counterintelligence and Security Center to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
This represents a significant organizational restructuring aimed at potentially streamlining or refocusing counterintelligence efforts.
PROVISION 04
Prohibits the intelligence community from contracting with Chinese military companies involved in biotechnology research, development, or manufacturing.
This directly addresses national security concerns regarding foreign influence and technological threats from China.
PROVISION 05
Requires an annual survey of analytic objectivity among intelligence community employees and annual training on analytic standards.
These measures aim to ensure that intelligence analysis remains unbiased and adheres to professional standards, critical for sound decision-making.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTSJUL 29
By Senator Cotton from Select Committee on Intelligence filed written report. Report No. 119-51. Minority views filed.
JUL 17
Introduced in Senate
JUL 17
Select Committee on Intelligence. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Cotton. Without written report.
JUL 17
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 120.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2342
Congress119th
StatusReported
IntroducedJul 17, 2025
Last actionJul 29, 2025
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REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS · INTELLIGENCE (SELECT) COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 17, 2025
Senate BillS 2342Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCivil actions and liability
Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
INTRODUCED JUL 17, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 29, 2025
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READING
215 min
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