Topic: Intelligence Budget

House Resolution 1892 authorizes funding for numerous intelligence agencies, including the CIA, NSA, and FBI. The act includes a classified schedule of authorizations that the President cannot publicly disclose. It also establishes a new Chief Information Officer (CIO) position for the intelligence community and allocates over half a billion dollars for CIA retirement funds.

The US House of Representatives voted 392-15 to fund 16 intelligence agencies with a budget exceeding $80 billion. The legislation included a provision praising the intelligence community for the successful operation against Osama bin Laden. Lawmakers emphasized that the funding is a priority for ensuring the safety of rail passengers and preventing future terrorist attacks.