Congressional Research Service

Intelligence Authorization Legislation for FY2014 and FY2015 Congressional Research Service

An Intelligence Authorization Act (IAA) for Fiscal Years (FY) 2014 and 2015 (H. R. 4681) was considered in May 2014 and passed by the House but not by the Senate. Instead, both chambers passed, and the President signed an IAA for FY2014 (P. L. 113-126) in July 2014. At this time, an IAA for FY2015 (S. 2741) is under consideration by the Senate. If it passes, it will be referred to the House. This report examines selected provisions in the legislation (those summarized below) and provides an intelligence community framework in the Appendix.