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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

USA119th CongressHR-5167| House 
| Updated: 11/28/2025
Eric A. "Rick" Crawford

Eric A. "Rick" Crawford

Republican Representative

Arkansas

Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill authorizes appropriations for the conduct of intelligence and intelligence-related activities across the U.S. Government for fiscal year 2026. It specifically allocates funds for the Intelligence Community Management Account , with an initial sum of $642,000,000, and for the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability Fund , authorizing $514,000,000. A significant portion of the authorized amounts for intelligence activities is detailed in a classified Schedule of Authorizations , which is made available to congressional intelligence committees and the President, with strict limits on public disclosure. The bill also includes general provisions, clarifying that the authorization of appropriations does not grant authority for intelligence activities not otherwise permitted by law, and allows for increases in employee compensation and benefits as legally authorized.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7856
Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8367
Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5412
Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8512
Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3932
Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-3180
Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018
Jul 29, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2342
By Senator Cotton from Select Committee on Intelligence filed written report. Report No. 119-51. Minority views filed.
Sep 8, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 8, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).
Sep 10, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 10, 2025
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Nov 28, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 339.
Nov 28, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Intelligence. H. Rept. 119-389.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7856
    Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8367
    Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5412
    Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8512
    Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3932
    Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-3180
    Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018


  • July 29, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2342
    By Senator Cotton from Select Committee on Intelligence filed written report. Report No. 119-51. Minority views filed.


  • September 8, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 8, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).


  • September 10, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • September 10, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • November 28, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 339.


  • November 28, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Intelligence. H. Rept. 119-389.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-2342: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
  • S 119-1071: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Accounting and auditingAdvanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesAppropriationsAsiaAviation and airportsBiological and life sciencesCentral Intelligence Agency (CIA)ChinaComputers and information technologyConflicts and warsCongressional officers and employeesCongressional oversightDepartment of DefenseDepartment of EnergyDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDirector of National IntelligenceDrug trafficking and controlled substancesEmployee benefits and pensionsEmployment and training programsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEuropeExecutive agency funding and structureFederal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)Federal officialsGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationIranMiddle EastNorth KoreaOrganized crimePersonnel recordsPolitical parties and affiliationPublic contracts and procurementResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentRussiaSmuggling and traffickingTerrorismTravel and tourismUkraineVeterans' pensions and compensation

Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

USA119th CongressHR-5167| House 
| Updated: 11/28/2025
This bill authorizes appropriations for the conduct of intelligence and intelligence-related activities across the U.S. Government for fiscal year 2026. It specifically allocates funds for the Intelligence Community Management Account , with an initial sum of $642,000,000, and for the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability Fund , authorizing $514,000,000. A significant portion of the authorized amounts for intelligence activities is detailed in a classified Schedule of Authorizations , which is made available to congressional intelligence committees and the President, with strict limits on public disclosure. The bill also includes general provisions, clarifying that the authorization of appropriations does not grant authority for intelligence activities not otherwise permitted by law, and allows for increases in employee compensation and benefits as legally authorized.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7856
Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8367
Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5412
Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8512
Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3932
Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-3180
Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018
Jul 29, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2342
By Senator Cotton from Select Committee on Intelligence filed written report. Report No. 119-51. Minority views filed.
Sep 8, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 8, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).
Sep 10, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 10, 2025
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Nov 28, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 339.
Nov 28, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Intelligence. H. Rept. 119-389.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7856
    Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8367
    Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5412
    Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8512
    Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3932
    Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-3180
    Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018


  • July 29, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2342
    By Senator Cotton from Select Committee on Intelligence filed written report. Report No. 119-51. Minority views filed.


  • September 8, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 8, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).


  • September 10, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • September 10, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • November 28, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 339.


  • November 28, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Intelligence. H. Rept. 119-389.
Eric A. "Rick" Crawford

Eric A. "Rick" Crawford

Republican Representative

Arkansas

Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-2342: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
  • S 119-1071: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Accounting and auditingAdvanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesAppropriationsAsiaAviation and airportsBiological and life sciencesCentral Intelligence Agency (CIA)ChinaComputers and information technologyConflicts and warsCongressional officers and employeesCongressional oversightDepartment of DefenseDepartment of EnergyDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDirector of National IntelligenceDrug trafficking and controlled substancesEmployee benefits and pensionsEmployment and training programsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEuropeExecutive agency funding and structureFederal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)Federal officialsGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationIranMiddle EastNorth KoreaOrganized crimePersonnel recordsPolitical parties and affiliationPublic contracts and procurementResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentRussiaSmuggling and traffickingTerrorismTravel and tourismUkraineVeterans' pensions and compensation