Progress to Implementation
National Intelligence Reform Act of 2004 Signed Into Law
On December 17, 2004 President Bush signed into law the largest restructuring of our intelligence agencies since the 1947 National Security Act.
Text of the National Intelligence Reform Act of 2004
Press Releases Regarding Passage:
December 16, 2004 - 9/11 Commission Caucus Chairs Anticipate Signing of 9/11 Commission Bill and Offer Reminder That the Work is Not Done
December 7, 2004 - 9/11 Commission Bill Passes Congress
Eventhough, the National Intelligence Reform Act has been signed into law, more work needs to be done to fully enact the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Report.
One example of what still needs to be done is the reorganization of congressional oversight. Click here to see what Representatives Maloney and Shays are doing.
Below is Legislation Introduced by Shays and Maloney in the 108th Congress to Enact Into Law the Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Report
HR 5040 - 9/11 COMMISSION REPORT IMPLEMENTATION ACT OF 2004 - BILL SUMMARY
REFORM PROPOSALS, SIDE BY SIDE
H.R. 4104: The Intelligence Transformation Act of 2004
To establish the Director of National Intelligence as head of the intelligence community, to modify and enhance authorities and responsibilities relating to the administration of intelligence and the intelligence community, and for other purposes. Summary of Legislation |
Hearings and Meetings
July 30, 2004 | Senate Governmental Affairs Committee |
Hearing on Implementation of 9/11 Commission Recommendations The Senate Governmental Affairs Committee held the first hearing "to begin the process of implementing recommendations made by the September 11th Commission." |
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August 3, 2004 | House Government Reform Committee |
Hearing on 9/11 Commission Recommendations 10:00am, Room 2154, Rayburn House Office Building |
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August 3, 2004 | Senate Governmental Affairs Committee |
Hearing on National
Counterterrorism
Center 10:00am, Room 216, Hart Senate Office Building |
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August 16, 2004 | House Select Committee on Homeland Security |
Hearing on Intelligence Failures Homeland Security Committee Chairman Christopher Cox (CA-48) has announced that his committee will hold a hearing on "information analysis and sharing." |
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August 16, 2004 | Senate Armed Services Committee |
Hearing on 9/11 Commission Report 2:30pm, Room 325, Russell Senate Office Building |
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August 17, 2004 | Senate Armed Services Committee |
Hearing on 9/11 Commission Report 9:30am, Room 325, Russell Senate Office Building |
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August 23, 2004 | House Financial Services Committee |
Hearing on terrorist financing 10:00am, Room 2128, Rayburn House Office Building |
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House Select | Committee on Homeland Security |
Issues Related to 9/11 Commission The Homeland Security Committee has announced its plans for a series of hearing in future on topics including border protection and emergency response. |