H.R.7888 — Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act

House Roll Call

H.R.7888

Roll 115 • Congress 118, Session 2 • Apr 12, 2024 12:32 PM • Result: Agreed to

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BillH.R.7888 — Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act
Vote questionOn Agreeing to the Amendment
Vote typeRecorded Vote
ResultAgreed to
TotalsYea 269 / Nay 153 / Present 0 / Not Voting 15
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
R1674608
D10210707
I0000

Research Brief

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Bill Analysis

The Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act (HR 7888) was enacted as Public Law No: 118-49, aiming to enhance the effectiveness and accountability of U.S. intelligence agencies while strengthening national security measures. The legislation addresses various facets of intelligence reform, including oversight, operational efficiency, and inter-agency collaboration.

Key provisions of the bill include the establishment of enhanced oversight mechanisms for the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) and the intelligence community (IC). This includes the creation of a new advisory board tasked with reviewing intelligence operations and providing recommendations to improve transparency and accountability. The bill also mandates regular assessments of intelligence programs to ensure they align with national security priorities.

Funding authorities under HR 7888 are directed towards improving technological capabilities within the IC, particularly in areas such as cybersecurity, data analytics, and counterintelligence. The bill allocates resources for training and workforce development to ensure that intelligence personnel are equipped with the necessary skills to adapt to evolving threats.

The legislation impacts several key agencies, including the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), the National Security Agency (NSA), and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), all of which are required to enhance their collaboration and information-sharing practices.

Beneficiaries of the reforms include national security officials, intelligence personnel, and ultimately, the American public, who will benefit from improved security measures and more effective intelligence operations.

Key timelines established by the bill include mandatory reporting requirements for the DNI and the advisory board, which will provide annual updates on the implementation of the reforms and their effectiveness. The bill emphasizes a commitment to ongoing evaluation and adaptation of intelligence practices to respond to emerging threats in a rapidly changing global landscape.

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Yea (269)

K
Kelly Armstrong

ND • R • Aye

D
Dan Bishop

NC • R • Aye

E
Earl Blumenauer

OR • D • Aye

J
Jamaal Bowman

NY • D • Aye

L
Larry Bucshon

IN • R • Aye

M
Michael Burgess

TX • R • Aye

C
Cori Bush

MO • D • Aye

J
Jerry Carl

AL • R • Aye

L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer

OR • R • Aye

J
Jeff Duncan

SC • R • Aye

A
A. Ferguson

GA • R • Aye

B
Brad Finstad

MN • R • Aye

B
Bob Good

VA • R • Aye

G
Garret Graves

LA • R • Aye

M
Mark Green

TN • R • Aye

J
Jeff Jackson

NC • D • Aye

D
Daniel Kildee

MI • D • Aye

A
Ann Kuster

NH • D • Aye

D
Doug Lamborn

CO • R • Aye

J
Jake LaTurner

KS • R • Aye

B
Barbara Lee

CA • D • Aye

C
Celeste Maloy

UT • R • Aye

G
Grace Napolitano

CA • D • Aye

M
Mary Peltola

AK • D • Aye

G
Greg Pence

IN • R • Aye

K
Katie Porter

CA • D • Aye

C
Cathy Rodgers

WA • R • Aye

M
Matthew Rosendale

MT • R • Aye

G
Gregorio Sablan

MP • D • Aye

M
Michael Waltz

FL • R • Aye

B
Brad Wenstrup

OH • R • Aye

B
Brandon Williams

NY • R • Aye

Nay (153)

C
Colin Allred

TX • D • No

Y
Yadira Caraveo

CO • D • No

T
Tony Cárdenas

CA • D • No

A
André Carson

IN • D • No

M
Matt Cartwright

PA • D • No

G
Gerald Connolly

VA • D • No

J
John Duarte

CA • R • No

A
Anna Eshoo

CA • D • No

M
Mike Gallagher

WI • R • No

M
Mike Garcia

CA • R • No

K
Kay Granger

TX • R • No

D
Derek Kilmer

WA • D • No

K
Kathy Manning

NC • D • No

P
Patrick McHenry

NC • R • No

M
Marcus Molinaro

NY • R • No

W
Wiley Nickel

NC • D • No

B
Bill Pascrell

NJ • D • No

D
Dean Phillips

MN • D • No

C
C. Ruppersberger

MD • D • No

J
John Sarbanes

MD • D • No

A
Abigail Spanberger

VA • D • No

M
Michelle Steel

CA • R • No

E
Emilia Sykes

OH • D • No

D
David Trone

MD • D • No

J
Jennifer Wexton

VA • D • No

S
Susan Wild

PA • D • No

Not Voting (15)

J
Jenniffer González-Colón

PR • R • Not Voting

S
Sheila Jackson Lee

TX • D • Not Voting

D
Debbie Lesko

AZ • R • Not Voting

B
Blaine Luetkemeyer

MO • R • Not Voting

A
Alexander Mooney

WV • R • Not Voting

D
Donald Payne

NJ • D • Not Voting

A
Aumua Amata Radewagen

AS • R • Not Voting