Media in category intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act the following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. Compliance with intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004 provisions regarding security of social security cards and numbers may 2008 a080818058 audit report. The intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004. In the wake of the 911 and iraqi wmd catastrophes, an increased spotlight was placed upon the u. The legislation also covered a wide variety of other counterterrorism topics. The passage of the intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act open pdf mb. The intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004 is intended to improve the intelligence, intelligence community, and intelligence related activities of the united states government, including the prevention and prosecution of terrorism, border security, and international cooperation and coordination. This article only deals with the provisions creating the director of national intelligence and the national. Subtitle aestablishment of director of national intelligence sec. A personal perspective the evolution of intelligence reform, 20022004. The intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004 irtpa pub. The director will lead a unified intelligence community and will serve as the principal advisor to the president on intelligence matters.
President bush signs public law 108458, the intelligence. The intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act in 2005, alexander joel was appointed as the civil liberties protection officer, and charged with the responsibilities set forth below. Bush will sign the intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004 irtpa, which represents the most dramatic and fundamental changes to the u. Preliminary accounts explaining how and why major organizational reform of the us intelligence establishment finally occurred after 911 have appeared. The intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004 irtpa is a 235page act of congress, signed by president george w.
The intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004 irtpa 236pp 1. Intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004 the intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004 implements the core recommendations of the 911 commission. The intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act irtpa. The intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004 amended the national security act of 1947 and established the office of the director on national intelligence. Aug 19, 2011 this act established both the position of director of national intelligence dni and the national counterterrorism center nctc. Reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004 irtpa and continued by the unification of collection and analysis under a single deputy director of national intelligenceto include the research and development activities that support collection and analysis. The new act created a director of national intelligence dni to oversee the. Public law 108458 108th congress an act to reform the intelligence community and the intelligence and intelligencerelated activities of the united states government, and for other purposes. Dec 17, 2004 the intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004 creates the position of director of national intelligence, or dni, to be appointed by the president with the consent of the senate. Commission implementation act of 2004 also known as the intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004. Subtitle j prevention of terrorist access to destructive weapons act of 2004. To reform the intelligence community and the intelligence and intelligencerelated activities of the united states government, and for other purposes. Bush, that broadly affects united states federal terrorism laws.
The homeland security act of 2002, as amended by the intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004, pub. The intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act irtpa, as amended, 50 u. The intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004 creates the position of director of national intelligence, or dni, to be appointed by the president with the consent of the senate. Lone wolf amendment to the foreign intelligence surveillance act showing 14 of 6 pages in this report. The head of each department or agency that possesses or uses intelligence or terrorism information, operates a system in the ise, or otherwise participates. Summary of intelligence reform and terrorism prevention. Adjudicative guidelines for determining eligibilityfor access to classified information, 29 december 2005 i. This landmark piece of legislation includes several major provisions aimed at improving the us governments response to the threat of terrorism, including the establishment of a director of national intelligence dni. General provisions reorganized the intelligence community established the position of director of national intelligence dni to serve as the presidents. Establishment of director of national intelligence sec.
By conducting independent and objective audits, evaluations and investigations. Intelligence reform act 2004 overview center for strategic. Lone wolf amendment to the foreign intelligence surveillance act open pdf 42 kb section 6001 of the intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004, p. This act established both the position of director of national intelligence dni and the national counterterrorism center nctc. The intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004 is intended to improve the intelligence, intelligence community, and intelligencerelated activities of the united states government, including the prevention and prosecution of terrorism, border security, and international cooperation and coordination. Be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of. Implementing the intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004 john d.
This act may be cited as the intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004. Intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act wikipedia. Intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004 pdf. Excerpted from intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act on wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act irtpa is the most recent legislative action to reform the communitys performance and management. The intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004 irtpa. Summary of intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004 open pdf 158 kb. Intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004 govinfo. The passage of the intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act. May 07, 2020 the intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004 irtpa is a 235page act of congress, signed by president george w.
A cornerstone of us intelligence reform is information sharing as a meansof adapting to contemporary security challenges. Does establish a strong director of national intelligence with real budget and personnel authority necessary to coordinate all national intelligence efforts. The intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004 the intelligence community ic, depicted in figure 1 on page 9, consists of 17 diverse units located in six different cabinet departments and two independent agencies. The intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act irtpa of 2004 the intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004 amended the national security. Fbi implementing the intelligence reform and terrorism. No regulations shall be prescribed under this subsection before the secretary certifies to the congress that the financial crimes. Bush signed into law the intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004. To reform the intelligence community and the intelligence and. Reform of the intelligence community national security intelligence reform act of. On december 7, 2004, the house of representatives passed s. Be it enacted by the s e n a t e and house of representatives. Wittenstein introduction a terrorist organization targets americas airlines, igniting domestic panic and fingerpointing in washington. Irtpa addresses many different facets of information gathering and the intelligence community.
This is the original legislation as it was initially enacted. The act comprises several separate titles with varying subject issues. The widespread criticism of the ic, from both government and public sources, ultimately culminated in the intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act irtpa in 2004. President signs intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act. To reform the intelligence community and the intelligence and intelligence related activities of the united states government, and for other purposes. Under the lone wolf provision, a nonunited states person who engages in international terrorism or. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent link. Implementing the intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act. Dec 20, 2004 this document provides a brief overview of the intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004. Intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004, pub. Intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004 public law 108458 of december 17, 2004. Subtitle jprevention of terrorist access to destructive weapons act of 2004. The intelligence community is subject to external oversight from the executive and legislative branches. Changes to grand jury secrecy made by the intelligence reform and.
Federated human resource management in the federal government. The intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act. Section 7120b of the intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004. Within the executive, the ic works closely with the national security council. These duties include ensuring that the programs and policies of the united states intelligence community appropriately incorporate protections of civil. Intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004 and numbers.
Summary of intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004 december 6, 2004 title i director of national intelligence there is established a senateconfirmed director of national intelligence dni who shall not also serve as the director of. So far, none has been satisfactory, although i believe michael allen currently the staff director of the house permanent select committee on. This document provides a brief overview of the intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004. President bush signs public law 108458, the intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004. Irtpa intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004. The intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of.
Today, with a wide array of transnational threats to the homeland, as well as the complex. All parties agree to abide by the united states attorney generals guidelines on general crimes, racketeering enterprise and terrorism enterprise investigations ag guidelines effective on 5302002, and. I am pleased to be here today to discuss the fbis progress in strengthening its intelligence capabilities and implementing the intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004 irtpa. Summary of intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004 december 6, 2004 title i director of national intelligence there is established a senateconfirmed director of national intelligence dni who shall not also serve as the director of the central intelligence agency cia or as the head of. Intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004 title i. A personal perspective the evolution of intelligence reform. Intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004, sec 1016, information sharing. Reform of the intelligence community national security intelligence reform act of 2004 subtitle a.
Federated human resource management in the federal. The social security administrations compliance with intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004 provisions regarding security of social security cards and numbers a080818058. The intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004 irtpa is a 235page act of congress, introduced by maine senator susan m. After the attacks of september 11, 2001, the fbis priorities shifted dramatically as we charted a new course, with national security at the forefront. The intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004, pub. The intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004 irtpa is a 235page act of. Lone wolf amendment to the foreign intelligence surveillance act showing 14 of. Intelligence successes are being overlooked signal magazine. This report analyzes the history behind the passing of the 2004 intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act. While the irtpa has contributed to intelligence improvements, such as increased sharing of data on terrorism, most in and around the intelligence community. Summary of intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act.
On december 17, 2004, president bush signed into law s. The intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004, p. Apr 22, 2020 the intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004 irtpa is a 235page act of congress, signed by president george w. Nothing would please me more than to be able to list all of the positive developments in real intelligence collection and sharing that have occurred since the intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004but i cannot. Oct 17, 2012 a personal perspective the evolution of intelligence reform, 20022004. All parties agree to abide by the united states attorney generals guidelines on general crimes, racketeering enterprise and terrorism enterprise investigations ag guidelines effective on 5302002, and the attorney generals guidelines for fbi national. Intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act homeland. Intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004. It was finally cobbled together in the government affairs committee, and i thought they did a very, very good job of it susan collins. Itwas acentral recommendation of the 911 commission, re. It has been said that the two news items published most inside the beltway are operational successes and intelligence failures. Executive order 12564, drug free federal workplace, 25 september 1986 h.