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[S. 2202 Introduced in Senate (IS)]
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 2202
To modify the responsibilities and authorities of the Director of
National Intelligence, to reform the Office of the Director of National
Intelligence, and for other purposes.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
June 27 (legislative day, June 24), 2025
Mr. Cotton (for himself, Mr. Risch, Mr. Rounds, Mr. Budd, and Mr.
Lankford) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and
referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence
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A BILL
To modify the responsibilities and authorities of the Director of
National Intelligence, to reform the Office of the Director of National
Intelligence, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
(a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Intelligence
Community Efficiency and Effectiveness Act of 2025''.
(b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as
follows:
Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
Sec. 2. Modification of responsibilities and authorities of the
Director of National Intelligence.
Sec. 3. Reforms relating to the Office of the Director of National
Intelligence.
Sec. 4. Appointment of Deputy Director of National Intelligence and
Assistant Directors of National
Intelligence.
Sec. 5. Reform of the National Intelligence Council and National
Intelligence Officers.
Sec. 6. Transfer of National Counterintelligence and Security Center to
Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Sec. 7. Redesignation and reform of National Counterterrorism Center.
Sec. 8. Transfer and reform of National Counterproliferation and
Biosecurity Center.
Sec. 9. National Intelligence Task Forces.
Sec. 10. Repeal of various positions, units, centers, councils, and
offices.
Sec. 11. Limitation on use of National Intelligence Program funds for
certain entities.
Sec. 12. Limitation on use of funds for facilities and property of
Office of the Director of National
Intelligence.
Sec. 13. Termination of National Intelligence University.
Sec. 14. Ending radical and wasteful government diversity, equity, and
inclusion programs and preferencing in the
intelligence community.
SEC. 2. MODIFICATION OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES OF THE
DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE.
(a) Repeal of Sunsetted Requirement for Semi-Annual Report.--
Subsection (c) of section 102A of the National Security Act of 1947 (50
U.S.C. 3024) is amended by striking paragraph (7).
(b) Repeal of Authority To Transfer Personnel to New National
Intelligence Centers.--Such section is amended by striking subsection
(e).
(c) Tasking and Other Authorities.--
(1) Repeal of authority to oversee certain national
intelligence centers, to establish national intelligence
centers, and to prescribe personnel policies and programs.--
Subsection (f) of such section is amended--
(A) by striking paragraphs (2) and (3); and
(B) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (11) as
paragraphs (2) through (9).
(2) Accountability reviews.--Paragraph (5) of such
subsection, as redesignated by paragraph (1)(B), is amended--
(A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``conduct''
and inserting ``direct''; and
(B) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``or with
respect to supervision of the Central Intelligence
Agency''.
(3) Independent assessments and audits of compliance with
minimum insider threat policies.--Paragraph (6)(A) of such
subsection, as redesignated by paragraph (1)(B), is amended by
striking ``conduct'' and inserting ``direct independent''.
(4) Independent evaluations of counterintelligence,
security, and insider threat program activities.--Paragraph
(6)(D) of such subsection, as redesignated by paragraph (1)(B),
is amended by striking ``carry out'' and inserting ``direct
independent''.
(5) Conforming amendment.--Subsection (m) of such section
is amended by striking ``In addition to authorities under
subsection (f)(3), the'' and inserting ``The''.
(d) Repeal of Requirement for Enhanced Personnel Management.--Such
section is further amended by striking subsection (l).
(e) Repeal of Requirement for Annual Report on Use of Other
Transaction Authority.--Subsection (n)(6) of such section is amended by
striking subparagraph (E).
(f) Analyses and Impact Statements Regarding Proposed Investment
Into the United States.--Subsection (z) of such section is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)--
(A) by inserting ``, or the head of an element of
the intelligence community to whom the Director has
delegated such review or investigation,'' after ``for
which the Director''; and
(B) by inserting ``or such head'' after
``materials, the Director''; and
(2) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``, or the head of an
element of the intelligence community to whom the Director has
delegated such review or investigation,'' after ``the
Director''.
(g) Plan for Reform of Intelligence Community Acquisition
Process.--
(1) Plan required.--Not later than 180 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Director of National
Intelligence shall, in consultation with each head of an
element of the intelligence community, submit to the
congressional intelligence committees a plan to reform the
acquisition process of each element of the intelligence
community so that, to the maximum extent practicable, the
process uses existing authorities to expedite acquisitions and
includes a preference for acquisition of commercial solutions,
consistent with section 3453 of title 10, United States Code,
and Executive Order 14265 (90 Fed. Reg. 15621; relating to
modernizing defense acquisitions and spurring innovation in the
defense industrial base).
(2) Itemization of major planned or pending acquisitions.--
The plan required by paragraph (1) shall include an itemization
of major planned or pending acquisitions for each element of
the intelligence community.
(h) Conforming Amendments.--
(1) In general.--Such section is further amended--
(A) by redesignating subsections (f) through (k) as
subsections (e) through (j), respectively;
(B) by redesignating subsections (m) through (z) as
subsections (k) through (x), respectively;
(C) in subsection (e), as redesignated by
subparagraph (A), in paragraph (5), as redesignated by
subsection (d)(1)(B), by striking ``under subsection
(m)'' and inserting ``under subsection (k)''; and
(D) in subsection (v)(3), as redesignated by
subparagraph (B), by striking ``under subsection
(f)(8)'' and inserting ``under subsection (e)(7)''.
(2) External.--
(A) National security act of 1947.--Section 313(1)
of such Act (50 U.S.C. 3079(1)) is amended by striking
``with section 102A(f)(8)'' and inserting ``with
section 102A(e)(6)''.
(B) Reducing over-classification act.--Section
7(a)(1)(A) of the Reducing Over-Classification Act (50
U.S.C. 3344(a)(1)(A)) is amended by striking ``of
section 102A(g)(1)'' and inserting ``of section
102A(f)(1)''.
(C) Intelligence reform and terrorism prevention
act of 2004.--Section 1019(a) of the Intelligence
Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (50 U.S.C.
3364(a)) is amended by striking ``out section 102A(h)''
and inserting ``out section 102A(g)''.
SEC. 3. REFORMS RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL
INTELLIGENCE.
(a) Composition.--Subsection (c) of section 103 of the National
Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3025) is amended--
(1) by striking paragraphs (3), (9), (12), and (13);
(2) in paragraph (15), by striking ``, including national
intelligence centers'';
(3) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (8) as
paragraphs (3) through (7), respectively;
(4) by redesignating paragraphs (10) and (11) as paragraphs
(8) and (9), respectively; and
(5) by redesignating paragraphs (14) and (15) as paragraphs
(10) and (11), respectively.
(b) Limitation on Size of Staff.--Subsection (d) of such section is
amended by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following:
``(2)(A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the staff of the
Office shall not exceed 650 full-time equivalent employees and
detailees who are employed by, assigned to, or under a contract to
serve on, or otherwise serving or affiliated with the Office.
``(B) Service in a national intelligence task force under section
119B shall not be considered service as an employee or detailee for
purposes of subparagraph (A).''.
(c) Location of the Office.--Subsection (f) of such section is
amended by inserting ``, with facilities necessary to carry out the
core intelligence mission of the Office'' before the period at the end.
SEC. 4. APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND
ASSISTANT DIRECTORS OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE.
(a) Redesignation of Principal Deputy Director of National
Intelligence as Deputy Director of National Intelligence.--
(1) In general.--Subsection (a) of section 103A of the
National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3026) is amended--
(A) in the subsection heading, by striking
``Principal''; and
(B) by striking ``Principal'' each place it
appears.
(2) Conforming amendments.--Subsection (c) of such section
is amended--
(A) in the subsection heading, by striking
``Principal''; and
(B) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking ``Principal''.
(3) Additional conforming amendment.--
(A) National security act of 1947.--Such Act is
further amended--
(i) in section 103(c)(2) (50 U.S.C.
3025(c)(2)), by striking ``Principal'';
(ii) in section 103I(b)(1) (50 U.S.C.
3034(b)(1)), by striking ``Principal'';
(iii) in section 106(a)(2)(A) (50 U.S.C.
3041(a)(2)(A)), by striking ``Principal''; and
(iv) in section 116(b) (50 U.S.C. 3053(b)),
by striking ``Principal'';
(B) Damon paul nelson and matthew young pollard
intelligence authorization act for fiscal years 2018,
2019, and 2020.--Section 6310 of the Damon Paul Nelson
and Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization
Act for Fiscal Years 2018, 2019, and 2020 (50 U.S.C.
3351b) is amended by striking ``Principal'' each place
it appears.
(C) National defense authorization act for fiscal
year 2022.--Section 1683(b)(3) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (50 U.S.C.
3373(b)(3)) is amended by striking ``Principal'' both
places it appears.
(b) Elimination of Deputy Directors of National Intelligence and
Establishment of Assistant Directors of National Intelligence.--
(1) In general.--Section 103A(b) of the National Security
Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3026(b)) is amended--
(A) in the subsection heading, by striking
``Deputy'' and inserting ``Assistant'';
(B) in paragraph (1), by striking ``may'' and all
that follows through the period at the end and
inserting the following: ``is an Assistant Director of
National Intelligence for Mission Integration and an
Assistant Director of National Intelligence for Policy
and Capabilities, who shall be appointed by the
Director of National Intelligence.''; and
(C) in paragraph (2), by striking ``Deputy'' and
inserting ``Assistant''.
(2) Conforming amendment.--Section 102A(l)(4)(F) of such
Act (50 U.S.C. 3024(l)(4)(F)), as redesignated by section
2(i)(1)(B), is amended by striking ``a Deputy'' and inserting
``an Assistant''.
(c) References to Principal Deputy Director of National
Intelligence in Law.--Any reference in law to the Principal Deputy
Director of National Intelligence shall be treated as a reference to
the Deputy Director of National Intelligence.
(d) Clerical Amendments.--
(1) Section heading.--Such section is further amended, in
the section heading, by striking ``deputy directors of national
intelligence'' and inserting ``deputy director of national
intelligence and assistant directors of national
intelligence''.
(2) Table of contents.--The table of contents for such Act
in the matter preceding section 2 of such Act is amended by
striking the item relating to section 103A and inserting the
following:
``Sec. 103A. Deputy Director of National Intelligence and Assistant
Directors of National Intelligence.''.
SEC. 5. REFORM OF THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE COUNCIL AND NATIONAL
INTELLIGENCE OFFICERS.
(a) National Intelligence Council.--
(1) Duties and responsibilities.--Subsection (c)(1) of
section 103B of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C.
3027) is amended--
(A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``produce''
and inserting ``coordinate the production of''; and
(B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``and the
requirements and resources of such collection and
production''.
(2) Staff.--Subsection (f) of such section is amended by
striking ``The'' and inserting ``Subject to section 103(d)(1),
the''.
(b) National Intelligence Officers.--The Director of National
Intelligence shall--
(1) transfer the functions, duties, and responsibilities of
the National Intelligence Managers, as in effect on the day
before the date of the enactment of this Act, to the National
Intelligence Officers; and
(2) terminate the position of National Intelligence
Manager.
SEC. 6. TRANSFER OF NATIONAL COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY CENTER TO
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION.
(a) Transfers.--
(1) Transfer of center, staff, and resources.--Not later
than the date specified in subsection (e), the Director of
National Intelligence shall transfer the National
Counterintelligence and Security Center to the
Counterintelligence Division of the Federal Bureau of
Investigation, including such staff and resources of the Center
as the Director of National Intelligence, in coordination with
the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, determines
appropriate and as is consistent with the provisions of this
section.
(2) Transfer of duties of director of the center.--Not
later than the date specified in subsection (e), the Director
of National Intelligence shall transfer to the Assistant
Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation for
Counterintelligence such duties of the Director of the National
Counterintelligence and Security Center as the Director of
National Intelligence, in coordination with the Director of the
Federal Bureau of Investigation, determines appropriate and as
is consistent with the provisions of this section.
(b) Repeal.--
(1) In general.--Section 103F of the National Security Act
of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3031) is repealed.
(2) Clerical amendment.--The table of contents for such
Act, in the matter preceding section 2 of such Act, is amended
by striking the item relating to section 103F.
(c) Conforming Amendments to Counterintelligence Enhancement Act of
2002.--
(1) Head of center.--Section 902 of the Counterintelligence
Enhancement Act of 2002 (50 U.S.C. 3382) is amended--
(A) in the section heading, by striking
``director'' and inserting ``head'';
(B) by striking subsection (a) and inserting the
following:
``(a) Head of Center.--The head of the National Counterintelligence
and Security Center shall be the Assistant Director of the Federal
Bureau of Investigation for Counterintelligence or the Assistant
Director's designee.'';
(C) in subsection (b), by striking ``the Director''
and inserting ``the individual serving as the head of
the National Counterintelligence and Security Center'';
and
(D) in subsection (c)--
(i) in the matter before paragraph (1), by
striking ``Subject to the direction and control
of the Director of National Intelligence, the
duties of the Director'' and inserting ``The
duties of the head of the National
Counterintelligence and Security Center''; and
(ii) in paragraph (4), by striking
``Director of National Intelligence'' and
inserting ``Director of the Federal Bureau of
Investigation''.
(2) National counterintelligence and security center.--
Section 904 of such Act (50 U.S.C. 3383) is amended--
(A) in subsection (a), by inserting ``in the
Counterintelligence Division of the Federal Bureau of
Investigation'' before the period at the end;
(B) in subsection (b), by striking ``Director of
the National Counterintelligence and Security Center''
and inserting ``Assistant Director of the Federal
Bureau of Investigation for Counterintelligence or the
Assistant Director's designee'';
(C) in subsection (c), by striking ``Office of the
Director of National Intelligence'' and inserting
``Counterintelligence Division of the Federal Bureau of
Investigation'';
(D) in subsection (e)--
(i) in the matter before paragraph (1), by
striking ``Director of'' and inserting ``head
of''; and
(ii) in paragraphs (2)(B), (4), and (5), by
striking ``Director of National Intelligence''
each place it appears and inserting ``Director
of the Federal Bureau of Investigation'';
(E) in subsection (f)(3), by striking ``Director''
and inserting ``head'';
(F) in subsection (g)(2), by striking ``Director''
and inserting ``head''; and
(G) in subsection (i), by striking ``Office of the
Director of National Intelligence'' and inserting
``Counterintelligence Division of the Federal Bureau of
Investigation''.
(d) Additional Conforming Amendments.--
(1) Title 5.--Section 5315 of title 5, United States Code,
is amended by striking the item relating to the Director of the
National Counterintelligence and Security Center.
(2) National security act of 1947.--The National Security
Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.) is amended--
(A) in section 1107 (50 U.S.C. 3237)--
(i) in subsection (a), by striking ``the
Director'' and inserting ``the head''; and
(ii) in subsection (c), by striking ``the
Director shall'' and inserting ``the head of
the National Counterintelligence and Security
Center shall''; and
(B) in section 1108 (50 U.S.C. 3238)--
(i) in subsection (a), by striking ``the
Director'' and inserting ``the head''; and
(ii) in subsection (c), by striking ``the
Director shall'' and inserting ``the head of
the National Counterintelligence and Security
Center shall''.
(3) Damon paul nelson and matthew young pollard
intelligence authorization act for fiscal years 2018, 2019, and
2020.--The Damon Paul Nelson and Matthew Young Pollard
Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2018, 2019, and
2020 (division E of Public Law 116-92) is amended--
(A) in section 6306(c)(6) (50 U.S.C. 3370(c)(6)),
by striking ``the Director'' and inserting ``the
head''; and
(B) in section 6508 (50 U.S.C. 3371d), by striking
``Director of National Intelligence'' both places it
appears and inserting ``Director of the Federal Bureau
of Investigation''.
(4) Intelligence authorization act for fiscal year 1995.--
Section 811 of the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 1995 (50 U.S.C. 3381) is amended--
(A) by striking ``Director of the National
Counterintelligence and Security Center'' each place it
appears and inserting ``head of the National
Counterintelligence and Security Center''; and
(B) in subsection (b), by striking ``appointed''.
(5) Intelligence authorization act for fiscal year 2024.--
(A) Section 7318.--Section 7318 of the Intelligence
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (50 U.S.C. 3384)
is amended--
(i) in subsection (c)--
(I) in paragraph (1), by striking
``, acting through the Director of the
National Counterintelligence and
Security Center,''; and
(II) in paragraph (3), by striking
``Director of the National
Counterintelligence and Security
Center'' and inserting ``Director of
National Intelligence, as the Security
Executive Agent,''; and
(ii) in subsection (d)--
(I) in paragraph (1)--
(aa) in subparagraph
(A)(i), by striking ``Director
of the National
Counterintelligence and
Security Center'' and inserting
``Director of National
Intelligence''; and
(bb) in subparagraph (B),
by striking ``National
Counterintelligence and
Security Center'' both places
it appears and inserting
``Federal Bureau of
Investigation''; and
(II) in paragraph (2)(A), by
striking ``Director of the National
Counterintelligence and Security
Center'' and inserting ``Director of
National Intelligence''.
(B) Section 7334.--Section 7334(c)(2) of the
Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (50
U.S.C. 3385(c)(2)) is amended by striking ``Director of
the National Counterintelligence and Security Center''
and inserting ``head of the National
Counterintelligence and Security Center''.
(e) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take
effect on the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of
this Act.
(f) References in Law.--On and after the date that is 180 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act, any reference to the
Director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center in law
shall be treated as a reference to the Assistant Director of the
Federal Bureau of Investigation for Counterintelligence or the
Assistant Director's designee acting on behalf of the Assistant
Director as the head of the National Counterintelligence and Security
Center.
SEC. 7. REDESIGNATION AND REFORM OF NATIONAL COUNTERTERRORISM CENTER.
(a) Director of the National Counterterrorism Center.--Subsection
(b)(1) of section 119 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C.
3056) is amended by striking ``, by and with the advice and consent of
the Senate''.
(b) Primary Missions.--
(1) In general.--Subsection (d) of such section is
amended--
(A) by striking paragraphs (2) and (3); and
(B) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (6) as
paragraphs (2) through (4), respectively.
(2) Transfer of missions to national security council.--
Section 101(b) of such Act (50 U.S.C. 3021(b)) is amended--
(A) in paragraph (3), by striking ``; and'' and
inserting a semicolon;
(B) in paragraph (4), by striking the period at the
end and inserting a semicolon; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(5) conduct strategic operational planning for
counterterrorism activities, integrating all instruments of
national power, including diplomatic, financial, military,
intelligence, homeland security, and law enforcement activities
within and among agencies; and
``(6) assign roles and responsibilities as part of
strategic operational planning duties to lead departments or
agencies, as appropriate, for counterterrorism activities that
are consistent with applicable law and that support
counterterrorism strategic operational plans, but shall not
direct the execution of any resulting operations.''.
(c) Domestic Counterterrorism Intelligence.--Subsection (e) of
section 119 of such Act (50 U.S.C. 3056) is amended to read as follows:
``(e) Limitation on Domestic Activities.--The Center may,
consistent with applicable law, the direction of the President, and the
guidelines referred to in section 102A(b), receive and retain
intelligence pertaining to domestic terrorism (as defined in section
2331 of title 18, United States Code) to enable the Center to collect,
retain, and disseminate intelligence pertaining only to international
terrorism (as defined in section 2331 of title 18, United States
Code).''.
(d) Duties and Responsibilities of the Director.--Subsection (f) of
such section is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)--
(A) by striking subparagraphs (B) and (F);
(B) by amending subparagraph (E) to read as
follows:
``(E) coordinate dissemination of terrorism information to
foreign governments as approved by the Director of National
Intelligence;'';
(C) by redesignating subparagraphs (C), (D), and
(E) as subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D), respectively;
and
(D) by redesignating subparagraphs (G), (H), and
(I) as subparagraphs (E), (F), and (G), respectively;
and
(2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``in paragraph (1)(G)''
and inserting ``in paragraph (1)(E)''.
(e) Repeal of Requirement for Directorate of Strategic Operational
Planning.--Subsection (j) of such section is repealed.
(f) Redesignation of National Counterterrorism Center as National
Counterterrorism and Counternarcotics Center.--
(1) In general.--Such section is further amended--
(A) in the section heading, by striking ``national
counterterrorism center'' and inserting ``national
counterterrorism and counternarcotics center'';
(B) in subsection (b), in the subsection heading,
by striking ``National Counterterrorism Center'' and
inserting ``National Counterterrorism and
Counternarcotics Center''; and
(C) by striking ``National Counterterrorism
Center'' each place it appears and inserting ``National
Counterterrorism and Counternarcotics Center''.
(2) Table of contents.--The table of contents for such Act,
in the matter preceding section 2 of such Act, is amended by
striking the item relating to section 119 and inserting the
following:
``Sec. 119. National Counterterrorism and Counternarcotics Center.''.
(g) Conforming Amendments.--
(1) National security act of 1947.--Section 102A(g)(3) of
the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3024(g)(3)) is
amended by striking ``National Counterterrorism Center'' and
inserting ``National Counterterrorism and Counternarcotics
Center''.
(2) Homeland security act of 2002.--The Homeland Security
Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 101 et seq.) is amended--
(A) in section 201(d)(1) (6 U.S.C. 121(d)(1)), by
striking ``National Counterterrorism Center'' and
inserting ``National Counterterrorism and
Counternarcotics Center''; and
(B) in section 210D (6 U.S.C. 124k)--
(i) in subsections (b), (c), (d), (f)(1),
(f)(2)(A), and (f)(2)(C), by striking
``National Counterterrorism Center'' each place
it appears and inserting ``National
Counterterrorism and Counternarcotics Center'';
and
(ii) in subsection (f)(2)--
(I) in the matter before
subparagraph (A), by striking
``Pursuant to section 119(f)(E) of the
National Security Act of 1947 (50
U.S.C. 404o(f)(E)), the Director of the
National Counterterrorism Center'' and
inserting ``The Director of the
National Counterterrorism and
Counternarcotics Center''; and
(II) in subparagraph (B), by
striking ``119(f)(E)'' and inserting
``119(f)''.
(3) Intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of
2004.--The Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of
2004 (Public Law 108-458) is amended by striking ``National
Counterterrorism Center'' each place it appears and inserting
``National Counterterrorism and Counternarcotics Center''.
(4) William m. (mac) thornberry national defense
authorization act for fiscal year 2021.--Section 1299F of the
William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2021 (22 U.S.C. 2656j) is amended by striking
``Director of the National Counterterrorism Center'' each place
it appears and inserting ``Director of the National
Counterterrorism and Counternarcotics Center''.
(5) National defense authorization act for fiscal year
2008.--Section 1079 of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2008 (50 U.S.C. 3307) is amended by striking
``Director of the National Counterterrorism Center'' both
places it appears and inserting ``Director of the National
Counterterrorism and Counternarcotics Center''.
(h) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take
effect on the date that is 30 days after the date of the enactment of
this Act.
(i) References in Law.--
(1) National counterterrorism center.--On and after the
date that is 30 days after the date of the enactment of this
Act, any reference to the National Counterterrorism Center in
law shall be treated as a reference to the National
Counterterrorism and Counternarcotics Center, as redesignated
by subsection (f).
(2) Director of the national counterterrorism center.--On
and after the date that is 30 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, any reference to the Director of the
National Counterterrorism Center in law shall be treated as a
reference to the Director of the National Counterterrorism and
Counternarcotics Center.
SEC. 8. TRANSFER AND REFORM OF NATIONAL COUNTERPROLIFERATION AND
BIOSECURITY CENTER.
(a) Transfer of National Counterproliferation and Biosecurity
Center.--
(1) In general.--Not later than the date specified in
subsection (g), the Director of National Intelligence shall
transfer the National Counterproliferation and Biosecurity
Center to the Central Intelligence Agency, including such
missions, objectives, staff, and resources of the Center as the
Director of National Intelligence, in coordination with the
Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, determines
appropriate and as is consistent with the provisions of this
section.
(2) Conforming amendments.--Subsection (a) of section 119A
of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3057) is
amended--
(A) in paragraph (3), by striking ``Office of the
Director of National Intelligence'' and inserting
``Central Intelligence Agency''; and
(B) by striking paragraph (4).
(b) Termination of Position of Director of National
Counterproliferation and Biosecurity Center.--
(1) Transfer of duties and responsibilities of director of
the center.--Not later than the date specified in subsection
(g), the Director of National Intelligence shall transfer to
the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency such duties and
responsibilities of the Director of the National
Counterproliferation and Biosecurity Center as the Director of
National Intelligence, in coordination with the Director of the
Central Intelligence Agency, determines appropriate and as is
consistent with the provisions of this section.
(2) Conforming amendment.--Subsection (a)(2) of section
119A of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3057) is
amended by striking ``the Director of the National
Counterproliferation and Biosecurity Center, who shall be
appointed by the Director of National Intelligence'' and
inserting ``the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency or
the Director's designee''.
(c) Reduction in Scope of Missions and Objectives.--
(1) In general.--Subsection (b) of such section is
amended--
(A) by striking paragraph (2);
(B) by--
(i) striking the following:
``(b) Missions and Objectives.--
``(1) Counterproliferation.--In establishing the National
Counterproliferation and Biosecurity Center, the President'';
and
(ii) inserting the following:
``(b) Missions and Objectives.--The National Counterproliferation
Center''; and
(C) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (G)
as paragraphs (1) through (7), respectively, and moving
such paragraphs, as so redesignated, 2 ems to the left.
(2) Redesignation of national counterproliferation and
biosecurity center as national counterproliferation center.--
Such section is further amended--
(A) in the section heading, by striking ``and
biosecurity''; and
(B) by striking ``National Counterproliferation and
Biosecurity Center'' each place it appears and
inserting ``National Counterproliferation Center''.
(3) Conforming amendment.--Subsection (a)(1) of such
section is amended--
(A) by striking subparagraph (B);
(B) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``; and'' and
inserting a period; and
(C) by striking ``tools to'' and all that follows
through ``prevent'' and inserting ``tools to prevent''.
(d) Repeal of National Security Waiver Authority.--Such section is
further amended by striking subsection (c).
(e) Repeal of Report Requirement.--Such section is further amended
by striking subsection (d).
(f) Repeal of Sense of Congress.--Such section is further amended
by striking subsection (e).
(g) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take
effect on the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of
this Act.
(h) References in Law.--
(1) Director of national counterproliferation and
biosecurity center.--On and after the date that is 180 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act, any reference to
the Director of National Counterproliferation and Biosecurity
Center in law shall be treated as a reference to the Director
of the Central Intelligence Agency acting as the head of the
National Counterproliferation Center or the Director's designee
pursuant to section 119A(a)(2) of the National Security Act of
1947 (50 U.S.C. 3057(a)(2)), as amended by subsection (b)(2) of
this section.
(2) National counterproliferation and biosecurity center.--
On and after the date that is 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, any reference to the National
Counterproliferation and Biosecurity Center in law shall be
treated as a reference to the National Counterproliferation
Center.
(i) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for such Act, in the
matter preceding section 2 of such Act, is amended by striking the item
relating to section 119A and inserting the following:
``Sec. 119A. National Counterproliferation Center.''.
SEC. 9. NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE TASK FORCES.
(a) In General.--Section 119B of the National Security Act of 1947
(50 U.S.C. 3058) is amended to read as follows:
``SEC. 119B. NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE TASK FORCES.
``(a) Authority To Convene.--The Director of National Intelligence
may convene one or more national intelligence task forces, as the
Director considers necessary, to address intelligence priorities.
``(b) Task Force Authorities.--Pursuant to the direction of the
Director of National Intelligence, a national intelligence task force
convened under subsection (a) may--
``(1) be comprised of select employees of elements of the
intelligence community, other than the Office of the Director
of National Intelligence, as determined by the Director of
National Intelligence to be necessary and appropriate for the
task force;
``(2) convene at the Office of the Director of National
Intelligence for a limited time in support of a specific
intelligence matter recognized by the Director; and
``(3) be dissolved by the Director of National Intelligence
not later than 540 days after the conclusion of support to a
specific intelligence matter.
``(c) Compensation.--Employees of elements of the intelligence
community participating in a national intelligence task force pursuant
to subsection (b)(1) shall continue to receive compensation from their
agency of employment.
``(d) Congressional Notification.--
``(1) Notification required.--In any case in which a
national intelligence task force convened under subsection (a)
is in effect for a period of more than 60 days, the Director of
National Intelligence shall, not later than 61 days after the
date of the convening of the task force, submit to the
congressional intelligence committees notice regarding the task
force.
``(2) Contents.--A notice regarding a national intelligence
task force submitted pursuant to paragraph (1) shall include
the following:
``(A) The number of personnel of the intelligence
community participating in the task force.
``(B) A list of the elements of the intelligence
community that are employing the personnel described in
subparagraph (A).
``(C) Identification of the specific intelligence
matter the task force was convened to support.
``(D) An approximate date by which the task force
will be dissolved.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for such Act, in the
matter preceding section 2 of such Act, is amended by striking the item
relating to section 119B and inserting the following:
``Sec. 119B. National Intelligence Task Forces.''.
SEC. 10. REPEAL OF VARIOUS POSITIONS, UNITS, CENTERS, COUNCILS, AND
OFFICES.
(a) Intelligence Community Chief Data Officer.--
(1) Repeal.--Title I of the National Security Act of 1947
(50 U.S.C. 3021 et seq.) is amended by striking section 103K
(50 U.S.C. 3034b).
(2) Conforming amendment.--Section 103G of such Act (50
U.S.C. 3032) is amended by striking subsection (d).
(3) Clerical amendment.--The table of contents for such Act
in the matter preceding section 2 of such Act is amended by
striking the item relating to section 103K.
(b) Intelligence Community Innovation Unit.--
(1) Termination.--The Director of National Intelligence
shall take such actions as may be necessary to terminate and
wind down the operations of the Intelligence Community
Innovation Unit before the date specified in paragraph (3).
(2) Repeal.--
(A) In general.--Title I of the National Security
Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3021 et seq.) is further amended
by striking section 103L (50 U.S.C. 3034c).
(B) Clerical amendment.--The table of contents for
such Act, in the matter preceding section 2 of such
Act, is further amended by striking the item relating
to section 103L.
(3) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection
shall take effect on the date that is 90 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act.
(c) Foreign Malign Influence Center.--
(1) Termination.--The Director of National Intelligence
shall take such actions as may be necessary to terminate and
wind down the operations of the Foreign Malign Influence Center
before the date specified in paragraph (5).
(2) Repeal.--Title I of the National Security Act of 1947
(50 U.S.C. 3021 et seq.) is further amended by striking section
119C (50 U.S.C. 3059).
(3) Conforming amendments.--
(A) Public health service act.--Section 499A(n) of
the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290c(n)) is
amended--
(i) in paragraph (1)(C), by striking ``(as
defined in section 119C of the National
Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3059))''; and
(ii) by adding at the end the following:
``(3) Definition of covered foreign country.--In this
subsection, the term `covered foreign country' means the
government, or any entity affiliated with the military or
intelligence services of, the following foreign countries:
``(A) The People's Republic of China.
``(B) The Russian Federation.
``(C) The Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
``(D) The Islamic Republic of Iran.
``(E) Such other countries as the Director
considers appropriate.''.
(B) National security act of 1947.--The National
Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3002 et seq.) is
amended--
(i) in section 507(a) (50 U.S.C. 3106(a)),
by striking paragraph (6); and
(ii) in section 1111(d) (50 U.S.C.
3241(d)), by striking paragraph (3) and
inserting the following:
``(3) Foreign malign influence.--The term `foreign malign
influence' means any hostile effort undertaken by, at the
direction of, or on behalf of or with the substantial support
of, the government of a covered foreign country with the
objective of influencing, though overt or covert means--
``(A) the political, military, economic, or other
policies or activities of the United States Government
or State or local governments, including any election
within the United States; or
``(B) the public opinion within the United
States.''.
(C) Damon paul nelson and matthew young pollard
intelligence authorization act for fiscal years 2018,
2019, and 2020.--Section 5323(h) of the Damon Paul
Nelson and Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence
Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2018, 2019, and 2020
(50 U.S.C. 3369(h)) is amended--
(i) in the matter before paragraph (1), by
striking ``definitions.--'' and inserting
``definitions.--In this section:'';
(ii) by redesignating paragraph (3) as
paragraph (4); and
(iii) by striking paragraph (2) and
inserting the following new paragraphs:
``(2) Covered foreign country.--The term `covered foreign
country' means the government, or any entity affiliated with
the military or intelligence services of, the following foreign
countries:
``(A) The People's Republic of China.
``(B) The Russian Federation.
``(C) The Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
``(D) The Islamic Republic of Iran.
``(E) Such other countries as the Director
considers appropriate.
``(3) Foreign malign influence.--The term `foreign malign
influence' means any hostile effort undertaken by, at the
direction of, or on behalf of or with the substantial support
of, the government of a covered foreign country with the
objective of influencing, through overt or covert means--
``(A) the political, military, economic, or other
policies or activities of the United States Government
or State or local governments, including any election
within the United States; or
``(B) the public opinion within the United
States.''.
(4) Clerical amendment.--The table of contents for the
National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3002 et seq.) is
amended, in the matter preceding section 2 of such Act, by
striking the item relating to section 119C.
(5) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection
shall take effect on the date that is 90 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act.
(d) Climate Security Advisory Council.--
(1) Repeal.--Title I of the National Security Act of 1947
(50 U.S.C. 3021 et seq.) is further amended by striking section
120 (50 U.S.C. 3060).
(2) Conforming amendment.--Section 331 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-
81; 10 U.S.C. 113 note) is amended by striking paragraph (2)
and inserting the following:
``(2) The term `climate security' means the effects of
climate change on the following:
``(A) The national security of the United States,
including national security infrastructure.
``(B) Subnational, national, and regional political
stability.
``(C) The security of allies and partners of the
United States.
``(D) Ongoing or potential political violence,
including unrest, rioting, guerrilla warfare,
insurgency, terrorism, rebellion, revolution, civil
war, and interstate war.''.
(3) Clerical amendment.--The table of contents for such
Act, in the matter preceding section 2 of such Act, is further
amended by striking the item relating to section 120.
(e) Office of Engagement.--
(1) Termination.--The Director of National Intelligence
shall take such actions as may be necessary to terminate and
wind down the operations of the Office of Engagement before the
date specified in paragraph (3).
(2) Repeal.--
(A) In general.--Title I of the National Security
Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3021 et seq.) is further amended
by striking section 122 (50 U.S.C. 3062).
(B) Clerical amendment.--The table of contents for
such Act, in the matter preceding section 2 of such
Act, is further amended by striking the item relating
to section 122.
(3) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection
shall take effect on the date that is 90 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act.
(f) Framework for Cross-Disciplinary Education and Training.--
(1) Repeal.--Subtitle A of title X of the National Security
Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3191 et seq.) is amended by striking
section 1002 (50 U.S.C. 3192).
(2) Clerical amendment.--The table of contents for such
Act, in the matter preceding section 2 of such Act, is further
amended by striking the item relating to section 1002.
(g) Foreign Languages Program.--
(1) Termination.--The Director of National Intelligence
shall take such actions as may be necessary to terminate and
wind down the operations of the Foreign Languages Program
before the date specified in paragraph (5).
(2) Repeals.--Subtitle B of such title (50 U.S.C. 3201 et
seq.) is amended by striking sections 1011 (50 U.S.C. 3201,
relating to program on advancement of foreign languages
critical to the intelligence community), 1012 (50 U.S.C. 3202,
relating to education partnerships), and 1013 (50 U.S.C. 3203,
relating to voluntary services).
(3) Conforming amendments.--Such subtitle is further
amended by striking sections 1014 (50 U.S.C. 3204, relating to
regulations) and 1015 (50 U.S.C. 3205, relating to
definitions).
(4) Clerical amendments.--The table of contents for such
Act, in the matter preceding section 2 of such Act, is further
amended by striking the items relating to subtitle B of title
X.
(5) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection
shall take effect on the date that is 90 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act.
(h) Joint Intelligence Community Council.--
(1) Termination.--The Joint Intelligence Community Council
is terminated.
(2) Conforming amendment.--Title I of the National Security
Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3021 et seq.) is amended by striking
section 101A (50 U.S.C. 3022).
(3) Repeal of requirement to consult with joint
intelligence community council for national intelligence
program budget.--Section 102A(c)(1)(B) of the National Security
Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3024(c)(1)(B)) is amended by striking
``, as appropriate, after obtaining the advice of the Joint
Intelligence Community Council,''.
(4) Clerical amendment.--The table of contents for such Act
in the matter preceding section 2 of such Act is amended by
striking the item relating to section 101A.
SEC. 11. LIMITATION ON USE OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM FUNDS FOR
CERTAIN ENTITIES.
(a) In General.--Title III of the National Security Act of 1947 (50
U.S.C. 3071 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:
``SEC. 314. LIMITATION ON USE OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM FUNDS
FOR CERTAIN ENTITIES.
``(a) Prohibition.--Amounts appropriated for the National
Intelligence Program may not be obligated or expended to provide
financial or in-kind support to any covered entity for the purposes of
analytic collaboration, including for any study, research, or
assessment, if that covered entity has received or expects to receive
any financial or in-kind support from a foreign government, except for
a foreign government that is a member of the Five Eyes intelligence-
sharing alliance.
``(b) Covered Entities.--For purposes of subsection (a), a covered
entity is any entity that--
``(1) is organized for research or for engaging in advocacy
in areas such as public policy or political strategy; or
``(2) otherwise describes itself as a think tank in any
public document.''.
(b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 103B(e) of such Act (50 U.S.C.
3027(e)) is amended by inserting ``and subject to section 314'' after
``control of the Director of National Intelligence''.
(c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for such Act in the
matter preceding section 2 of such Act is further amended by inserting
after the item relating to section 313 the following:
``Sec. 314. Limitation on use of National Intelligence Program funds
for certain entities.''.
SEC. 12. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR FACILITIES AND PROPERTY OF
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE.
(a) In General.--Title III of the National Security Act of 1947 (50
U.S.C. 3071 et seq.), as amended by section 11, is further amended by
adding at the end the following:
``SEC. 315. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR FACILITIES AND PROPERTY OF
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE.
``(a) Limitation.--Except as provided in subsection (b), no amount
appropriated or otherwise made available for the intelligence community
may be used for any facility or property used, owned, leased, or
operated by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, or
otherwise functioning for the benefit of the Office, that the Director
of the Office of Management and Budget determines is not necessary to
carry out this Act.
``(b) Exception.--The limitation set forth in subsection (a) shall
not apply to activities in furtherance of sales and divestment under
subsection (c).
``(c) Sales and Divestment.--In any case in which a facility used,
owned, leased, or operated by the Office of National Intelligence that
the Director of the Office of Management and Budget determines is not
necessary to carry out this Act, the Director of National Intelligence
shall--
``(1) sell the facility at a price that is not less than
the fair market value for the facility, as determined by the
Director of the Office of Management and Budget; or
``(2) otherwise divest itself of the facility in a manner
approved by the Director of Management and Budget.''.
(b) Application to National Intelligence University.--Section
315(a) of such Act, as added by subsection (a) shall apply to
facilities and property used, owned, leased, or operated by the
National Intelligence University.
(c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for such Act in the
matter preceding section 2 of such Act is further amended by inserting
after the item relating to section 314 the following:
``Sec. 315. Limitation on use of funds for facilities and property of
Office of the Director of National
Intelligence.''.
(d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take
effect on the date that is 1 year after the date of the enactment of
this Act.
SEC. 13. TERMINATION OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE UNIVERSITY.
(a) Termination.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Director of National Intelligence shall take
such actions as may be necessary to wind down and terminate the
National Intelligence University.
(b) Repeal.--Title X of the National Security Act of 1947 (50
U.S.C. 3191 et seq.) is amended by striking subtitle D (50 U.S.C. 3227
et seq.).
(c) Conforming Amendments.--
(1) Title 10.--Section 2151(b) of title 10, United States
Code, is amended by striking paragraph (3).
(2) Title 17.--Section 105(d)(2) of title 17, United States
Code, is amended--
(A) by striking subparagraph (M); and
(B) by redesignating subparagraph (N) as
subparagraph (M).
(3) Damon paul nelson and matthew young pollard
intelligence authorization act for fiscal years 2018, 2019, and
2020.--The Damon Paul Nelson and Matthew Young Pollard
Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2018, 2019, and
2020 (Public Law 116-92) is amended by striking section 5324
(50 U.S.C. 3334a).
(d) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for the National
Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3002 et seq.) is amended, in the matter
preceding section 2 of such Act, by striking the items relating to
subtitle D of title X.
SEC. 14. ENDING RADICAL AND WASTEFUL GOVERNMENT DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND
INCLUSION PROGRAMS AND PREFERENCING IN THE INTELLIGENCE
COMMUNITY.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Intelligence community.--The term ``intelligence
community'' has the meaning given such term in section 3 of the
National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003).
(2) Diversity, equity, or inclusion practice.--The term
``diversity, equity, or inclusion practice'' means any
practice--
(A) discriminating for or against any individual on
the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion,
biological sex, or national origin;
(B) requiring as a condition of employment, as a
condition for promotion or advancement, or as a
condition for speaking, making a presentation, or
submitting written materials, that an employee undergo
training, education, or coursework, or other pedagogy,
that asserts that a particular race, color, ethnicity,
religion, biological sex, or national origin is
inherently or systemically superior or inferior,
oppressive or oppressed, or privileged or unprivileged;
or
(C) requiring as a condition of employment, as a
condition for promotion or advancement, or as a
condition for speaking, making a presentation, or
submitting written materials, the signing of or assent
to a statement, code of conduct, work program, or plan,
or similar device that requires assent by the employee
that a particular race, color, ethnicity, religion,
biological sex, or national origin is inherently or
systemically superior or inferior, oppressive or
oppressed, or privileged or unprivileged.
(3) National intelligence program.--The term ``National
Intelligence Program'' has the meaning given such term in
section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C.
3003).
(b) Prohibition on Availability of Funds for Diversity, Equity, or
Inclusion Practices.--None of the amounts appropriated for the National
Intelligence Program or otherwise made available for the National
Intelligence Program may be obligated or expended to implement any
diversity, equity, or inclusion practice in the intelligence community.
(c) Revisions.--On the date of the enactment of this Act, the
Director of National Intelligence shall, in coordination with each head
of an element of the intelligence community, commence the revision of
all regulations, policies, procedures, manuals, circulars, courses,
training, and guidance of the intelligence community to ensure that--
(1) all such material is in compliance with and consistent
with subsection (b); and
(2) all regulations, policies, procedures, manuals,
circulars, courses, training, and guidance of the intelligence
community that were promulgated, adopted, or implemented to
promote diversity, equity, or inclusion practices are
rescinded.
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