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."

August 3, 2004	House Government Reform Committee
Hearing on 9/11 Commission Recommendations The Government Reform Committee held a hearing entitled "Moving from 'Need to Know' to 'Need to Share:' A Review of the 9-11 Commission’s Recommendations" 10:00am, Room 2154, Rayburn House Office Building

August 3, 2004	Senate Governmental Affairs Committee
Hearing on National Counterterrorism Center The Governmental Affairs Committee held a "Hearing on the 9/11 Commission's recommendation to establish a National Counterterrorism Center " 10:00am, Room 216, Hart Senate Office Building

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."

August 16, 2004	Senate Armed Services Committee
Hearing on 9/11 Commission Report Senate Armed Services Committee will hold first of two hearings. 2:30pm, Room 325, Russell Senate Office Building

August 17, 2004	Senate Armed Services Committee
Hearing on 9/11 Commission Report Senate Armed Services Committee will hold first of two hearings. 9:30am, Room 325, Russell Senate Office Building

August 23, 2004	House Financial Services Committee
Hearing on terrorist financing The Financial Services Committee will hold a hearing entitled "The 9/11 Commission Report: Identifying and Preventing Terrorist Financing." 10:00am, Room 2128, Rayburn House Office Building

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.