US Intelligence Reform: Efficiency and Organizational Changes
This act aims to streamline the operations of U.S. intelligence agencies by reorganizing their structure, eliminating certain units and programs, and reassigning responsibilities. These changes are intended to increase efficiency and savings, which may indirectly impact national security and taxpayer spending.
Key points
Transfer of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for better coordination.
Redesignation of the National Counterterrorism Center as the National Counterterrorism and Counternarcotics Center, expanding its scope.
Abolition of several units, programs, and positions, including the Intelligence Community Chief Data Officer, Foreign Malign Influence Center, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs within the intelligence community.
Limitation on funds for facilities and property of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, with a focus on selling unnecessary assets.
Termination of the National Intelligence University.
Introduced
Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_2202
Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
Process start date: 2025-06-27