06/22/2022 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/22/2022 17:36
WASHINGTON - The Senate Select Committee on Intelligence passed the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (IAA) today on a unanimous 16-0 vote. The bill authorizes funding, provides legal authorities, and enhances congressional oversight for the U.S. Intelligence Community.
"The Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 reflects the Senate Intelligence Committee's bipartisan commitment to ensuring America's intelligence agencies have the resources they need to protect our country," said Committee Chairman Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA). "This year's bill will enhance the country's ability to confront our adversaries, including by providing support to Ukraine and strengthening sanctions against Russia. It also takes significant steps to promote U.S. technology leadership and cybersecurity, increasing our ability to compete with China. Finally, I am pleased that this year's bill drives serious improvement to the IC's hiring and security clearance processes, so that the IC can attract and expeditiously on-board a talented, diverse, and trusted workforce."
"This year's Intelligence Authorization Act directs action and resources in the Intelligence Community where they are needed most - to counter the ever-increasing threats from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea as well as rogue states in our hemisphere including Cuba and Venezuela," said Committee Vice Chairman Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL). "Additionally, this bill protects America's national security, technology, and innovation from multiple foreign adversaries, while increasing our foreign intelligence collection and analysis, as well as enhancing personnel talent and expertise."
Background:
The IAA for Fiscal Year 2023 authorizes funding and ensures that the Intelligence Community (IC) has the resources, personnel, and authorities it needs to protect our country and inform decision makers, while under robust Congressional oversight, including in the following key areas:
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