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| https://rooney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/intelligence-authorization-passes-house | Intelligence Authorization Passes House | 2016-11-30 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | FL | Tom Rooney | R000583 | rooney.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Tom Rooney, Chairman of the House Intelligence Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, applauded the passage of the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (H.R. 6393). Today, the House of Representatives passed the bill with vast bipartisan support by a vote of 390-30. “Now, more than ever, America is counting on Congress to pass laws that will keep the nation safe from the growing threat of global terrorism. Acts of terrorism, like the Orlando nightclub shooting and the attack this week at Ohio State, serve as tragic reminders of why we must ensure that our Intelligence Community has the resources needed to keep Americans safe.” This bipartisan legislation provides authorization for a number of vital national security programs, among other functions, the Intelligence Authorization Act: Sustains and enhances U.S. capabilities to fight global terrorism and counter the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction Strengthens Congressional oversight of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB) by setting authorization requirements and directing the PCLOB to keep Congress fully informed of its activities Requires the President to establish an interagency committee to counter Russian covert influence over U.S. government officials Shines a light on Guantanamo transfers by requiring declassification reviews of intelligence on past terrorist activities of individuals transferred out of Guantanamo Bay. For more information on H.R. 6393 click here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |