Be it enacted by the s e n a t e and house of representatives. Intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004 title i. Purpura, in security and loss prevention fifth edition, 2008. Intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004 public law 108458dec. The intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004 contains sunset rules for a few provisions, though not the provisions which amend rule 6e. These duties include ensuring that the programs and policies of the united states intelligence community appropriately incorporate protections of civil. The intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004 irtpa pub. The usa patriot act of 2001, the intelligence reform and. Be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of the united states of america in congress assembled, section 1.
On december 7, 2004, the house of representatives passed s. Subtitle aestablishment of director of national intelligence. Impact of intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004 irtpa on intelligence support to dod joint operations by joseph sepp scanlin maj, u. On december 17, 2004, president bush signed into law s. The paper analyzes the impact of the intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004 irtpa on department of defense dod operational intelligence functions. By conducting independent and objective audits, evaluations and investigations. Irtpa addresses many different facets of information gathering and the intelligence community. Bush signed the act on 17 december 2004, making it law. General provisions reorganized the intelligence community established the position of director of national intelligence dni to serve as the presidents chief. The intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act. Reform of the intelligence community national security intelligence reform act of 2004 subtitle a. Intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004. The senate approved the bill 892, and president george w. Title viiimplementation of 911 commission recommendations.
Irtpa requires there to be a civil liberties protection officer within the office of the director of national intelligence. The information sharing environment ise was established by the united states intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004. Intelligence reform act 2004 overview december 20, 2004 this document provides a brief overview of the intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004. The intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004 irtpa is a 235page act of congress, signed by president george w. 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 in 2005, alexander joel was appointed as the civil liberties protection officer, and charged with the responsibilities set forth below. The intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004 irtpa n section a 1 50 u.
The united states code is meant to be an organized, logical compilation of the laws passed by congress. Bush will sign the intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004 irtpa, which represents the most dramatic and fundamental changes to the u. This publication is a compilation of the text of public law 108458. To reform the intelligence community and the intelligence and intelligence related activities of the united states government, and for other purposes.
Summary of intelligence reform and terrorism prevention. It was last amended by the public law listed in the as amended through note above. Homeland security act of 2002 as amended through p. Army a paper submitted to the faculty of the naval war college in partial satisfaction of the requirements of the department of joint military operations. Public law 108458 108th congress an act to reform the intelligence community and the intelligence and intelligence related activities of the united states government, and for other purposes. Establishment of director of national intelligence sec. To reform the intelligence community and the intelligence and intelligencerelated activities of the united states government, and for other purposes. Title iii of the intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004 reorganized the entire national security clearance system, although the subject received practically no attention in public discussion during the 911 commission hearings. Under section 1016 of irtpa, the program manager for the information sharing environment pmise was granted government wide authority to plan for, oversee the implementation of, and manage the ise. A personal perspective the evolution of intelligence reform, 2002 2004. On behalf of the american civil liberties union and its more than 400,000 members, dedicated to preserving civil liberties while protecting the nation, we write to explain our opposition to the conference report on major legislation implementing the.
Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this act, the director of the national counterterrorism center shall submit to congress unclassified and classified versions of a strategy for. The civil liberties protections officer reports directly to the dni and is responsible for. Fbi implementing the intelligence reform and terrorism. Wittenstein introduction a terrorist organization targets americas airlines, igniting domestic panic and fingerpointing in washington. Section 6001 of the intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004, p. President bush signs public law 108458, the intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004. 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. After the attacks of september 11, 2001, the fbis priorities shifted dramatically as we charted a new course, with national security at the forefront. So far, none has been satisfactory, although i believe michael allen currently the staff director of the house. A personal perspective the evolution of intelligence reform. The intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004.
Compliance with intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004 provisions regarding security of social security cards and numbers may 2008 a080818058 audit report. Implementing the intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004 john d. The intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act title i of public law 108458. Estimate of direct spending and revenues effects for the bill as cleared by the congress on december 3, 2004 and signed by the president on december 17, 2004. President bush signs public law 108458, the intelligence. Under this lone wolf provision, a nonunited states person who. The act comprises several separate titles with varying subject issues. The united states government seized its biggest opportunity to restructure the intelligence community in almost 60 years by passing the intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004. Intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of. The director of the center is appointed by the president with advice and consent of the senate. The intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004 irtpa is an act of congress introduced by u. The intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004, pub. At its top level, it divides the world of legislation into fifty topicallyorganized titles, and each title is further subdivided into any number of logical subtopics.
Public law 108 458 intelligence reform and terrorism. Letter to congress regarding conference report on s. 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 any other element of the intelligence. The nctc was established by the intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004. 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. 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. Congress should consider reinstating the intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004 s requirement for the executive branch to report annually to appropriate committees of congress on the amount of time required by authorized investigative and adjudicative agencies to conduct investigations, adjudicate cases, and grant initial. The paper then views the recommendations of the 911 commission. December 17, 2004 full title an act to reform the intelligence community and the intelligence and intelligence related activities of the united. Does establish a strong director of national intelligence with real budget and personnel authority necessary to coordinate all national intelligence efforts.
Intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act irtpa 2004. Bush, that broadly affects united states federal terrorism laws. 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. Intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004 public law 108458.
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