To amend the National Security Act of 1947 to direct the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to provide to the congressional intelligence committees briefings regarding counterintelligence activities of the Bureau, and for other purposes.

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Bill Number

HR 2286

Introduced

Apr 10, 2019

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

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Armed Forces and National Security Congressional elections Congressional oversight Elections, voting, political campaign regulation Federal officials Government ethics and transparency, public corruption Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information

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Summary

This bill requires the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to provide quarterly briefings to Congress about the FBI's counterintelligence activities.

The FBI shall promptly notify Congress of any counterintelligence investigation regarding a candidate seeking nomination or election for federal office or any campaign or individual related to such a candidate.

Actions

May 20, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Apr 10, 2019

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 10, 2019

Introduced in House

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