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50 U.S.C. § 3333 (WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE)
§ 3333. Joint facilities certification
(a) Findings
Congress finds the following:
(1) The Director of National Intelligence set a strategic goal to use joint facilities as a means to save costs by consolidating administrative and support functions across multiple elements of the intelligence community.
(2) The use of joint facilities provides more opportunities for operational collaboration and information sharing among elements of the intelligence community.
(b) Certification
Before an element of the intelligence community purchases, leases, or constructs a new facility that is 20,000 square feet or larger, the head of that element of the intelligence community shall submit to the Director of National Intelligence—
(1) a written certification that, to the best of the knowledge of the head of such element, all prospective joint facilities in the vicinity have been considered and the element is unable to identify a joint facility that meets the operational requirements of such element; and
(2) a written statement listing the reasons for not participating in the prospective joint facilities considered by the element.
(Pub. L. 115–31, div. N, title VI, § 604, May 5, 2017, 131 Stat. 830.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Definitions
text: For definition of “intelligence community” as used in this section, see section 2 of div. N of Pub. L. 115–31, set out as a note under section 3003 of this title.
50 U.S.C. § 3334b–1 (WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE)
§ 3334b–1. Prohibiting discrimination in the intelligence community
(a) In general
Not later than 90 days after December 18, 2025, the Director of National Intelligence, in coordination with the head of each element of the intelligence community, shall revise all regulations, policies, procedures, manuals, circulars, courses, training, and guidance in the intelligence community such that all such materials are in compliance with and consistent with this section.
(b) Prohibition
None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by any law for the National Intelligence Program shall be used for the purposes of implementing covered practices in the intelligence community.
(c) Covered practice defined
In this section, the term “covered practice” means any practice that discriminates for or against any person in a manner prohibited by the Constitution of the United States, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000 1 et seq.), or any other Federal law.
(Pub. L. 119–60, div. F, title LXIII, § 6307, Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1613.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Civil Rights Act of 1964, referred to in subsec. (c), is Pub. L. 88–352, July 2, 1964, 78 Stat. 241, which is classified principally to subchapters II to IX (§ 2000a et seq.) of chapter 21 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2000a of Title 42 and Tables.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Definitions
text: For definition of “intelligence community” as used in this section, see section 6002 of Pub. L. 119–60, set out as a note under section 3003 of this title.
50 U.S.C. § 3334e–1 (WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE)
§ 3334e–1. Ensuring intelligence community procurement of domestic United States production of synthetic DNA and RNA
(a) In general
Not later than 90 days after December 18, 2025, the Director of National Intelligence, in consultation with such other heads of elements of the intelligence community as the Director considers appropriate, shall establish a policy to ensure that elements of the intelligence community that procure products made using synthetic DNA or RNA from domestic sources do not contract with Chinese biotechnology suppliers or Chinese biotechnology supply chain intermediaries that are determined by the Director to pose a security or supply chain threat to the United States.
(b) Elements
The policy required by subsection (a) shall provide that an element of the intelligence community may not—
(1) procure or obtain any product made using synthetic DNA or RNA unless—
(A) the final assembly or processing of the product occurs in the United States;
(B) all significant processing of the product occurs in the United States; and
(C) all or nearly all ingredients or components of the product are made and sourced in the United States or an allied nation; or
(2) contract with any Chinese biotechnology supplier or Chinese biotechnology supply chain intermediary that is determined by the Director to pose a security or supply chain threat to the United States.
(c) Waiver
As part of the policy required by subsection (a), the Director of National Intelligence may establish a waiver process for the heads of the elements of the intelligence community under which the head of the relevant element may waive the prohibition under subsection (b). A waiver may be made under the process only if the head of the relevant element complies with any conditions the Director may establish for the waiver process.
(d) Definitions
In this section:
(1) Biotechnology
The term “biotechnology” means the use of biological processes, organisms, or systems for manufacturing, research, or medical purposes, including genetic engineering, synthetic biology, and bioinformatics.
(2) Chinese biotechnology supplier
The term “Chinese biotechnology supplier” means a supplier of biotechnology that is organized under the laws of, or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of, the People’s Republic of China.
(3) Chinese biotechnology supply chain intermediary
The term “Chinese biotechnology supply chain intermediary” means a United States domestic supplier of biotechnology where a controlling interest in the United States domestic supplier is owned by the People’s Republic of China.
(4) Synthetic DNA or RNA
The term “synthetic DNA or RNA” means any nucleic acid sequence that is produced de novo through chemical or enzymatic synthesis.
(Pub. L. 119–60, div. F, title LXVI, § 6615, Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1639.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Definitions
text: For definition of “intelligence community” as used in this section, see section 6002 of Pub. L. 119–60, set out as a note under section 3003 of this title.
50 U.S.C. § 3334f (WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE)
§ 3334f. Congressional notification of designation of covered intelligence officer as persona non grata
(a) Covered intelligence officer defined
In this section, the term “covered intelligence officer” means—
(1) a United States intelligence officer serving in a post in a foreign country; or
(2) a known or suspected foreign intelligence officer serving in a United States post.
(b) Requirement for reports
Not later than 72 hours after a covered intelligence officer is designated as a persona non grata, the Director of National Intelligence, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees, the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate, and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives a notification of that designation. Each such notification shall include—
(1) the date of the designation;
(2) the basis for the designation; and
(3) a justification for the expulsion.
(Pub. L. 116–92, div. E, title LXVII, § 6719, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 2229.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Definitions
text: For definition of “congressional intelligence committees” as used in this section, see section 5003 of div. E of Pub. L. 116–92, set out as a note under section 3003 of this title.
50 U.S.C. § 3334h (WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE)
§ 3334h. Data collection on attrition in intelligence community
(a) Standards for data collection
(1) In general
Not later than 90 days after December 27, 2020, the Director of National Intelligence shall establish standards for collecting data relating to attrition in the intelligence community workforce across demographics, specialities, and length of service.
(2) Inclusion of certain candidates
The Director shall include, in the standards established under paragraph (1), standards for collecting data from candidates who accepted conditional offers of employment but chose to withdraw from the hiring process before entering into service, including data with respect to the reasons such candidates chose to withdraw.
(b) Collection of data
Not later than 120 days after December 27, 2020, each element of the intelligence community shall begin collecting data on workforce and candidate attrition in accordance with the standards established under subsection (a).
(Pub. L. 116–260, div. W, title III, § 306, Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2367; Pub. L. 118–159, div. F, title LXIX, § 6901(f), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2517.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2024—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 118–159 struck out subsec. (c) which required annual reports to Congress regarding workforce and candidate attrition in the intelligence community.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Definitions
text: For definition of “intelligence community” as used in this section, see section 2 of div. W of Pub. L. 116–260, set out as a note under section 3003 of this title.
50 U.S.C. § 3334j (WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE)
§ 3334j. Access to certain facilities of United States Government for assessment of anomalous health conditions
(a) Assessment
The Director of National Intelligence shall ensure that the elements of the intelligence community provide to individuals described in subsection (c) who are experiencing symptoms of anomalous health conditions timely access for medical assessment to facilities of the United States Government with expertise in traumatic brain injury.
(b) Process for assessment and treatment
In carrying out subsection (a), the Director of National Intelligence shall coordinate with the Secretary of Defense and the heads of such Federal agencies as the Director considers appropriate to ensure that, by not later than 60 days after March 15, 2022, there is a process to provide the individuals described in subsection (c) with timely access to the National Intrepid Center of Excellence, an Intrepid Spirit Center, or an appropriate medical treatment facility for assessment as described in subsection (a) and, if necessary, treatment.
(c) Individuals described
The individuals described in this subsection are employees of elements of the intelligence community and the dependents or other immediate family members of such employees.
(Pub. L. 117–103, div. X, title VI, § 604, Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 996.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Definitions
text: For definition of “intelligence community” as used in this section, see section 2 of div. X of Pub. L. 117–103, set out as a note under section 3003 of this title.
50 U.S.C. § 3344 (WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE)
§ 3344. Classification training program
(a) In general
The head of each Executive agency, in accordance with Executive Order 13526, shall require annual training for each employee who has original classification authority. For employees who perform derivative classification, or are responsible for analysis, dissemination, preparation, production, receipt, publication, or otherwise communication of classified information, training shall be provided at least every two years. Such training shall—
(1) educate the employee, as appropriate, regarding—
(A) the guidance established under subparagraph (G) of section 3024(f)(1) of this title, as added by section 5(a)(3),1 regarding the formatting of finished intelligence products;
(B) the proper use of classification markings, including portion markings that indicate the classification of portions of information; and
(C) any incentives and penalties related to the proper classification of intelligence information; and
(2) ensure such training is a prerequisite, once completed successfully, as evidenced by an appropriate certificate or other record, for—
(A) obtaining original classification authority or derivatively classifying information; and
(B) maintaining such authority.
(b) Relationship to other programs
The head of each Executive agency shall ensure that the training required by subsection (a) is conducted efficiently and in conjunction with any other required security, intelligence, or other training programs to reduce the costs and administrative burdens associated with carrying out the training required by subsection (a).
(Pub. L. 111–258, § 7, Oct. 7, 2010, 124 Stat. 2652; Pub. L. 119–60, div. F, title LXIV, § 6402(c)(2)(D), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1616.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Executive Order 13526, referred to in subsec. (a), is set out as a note under section 3161 of this title.
Section 5(a)(3), referred to in subsec. (a)(1)(A), probably means section 5(a)(3) of Pub. L. 111–258.
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 435d of this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
heading: Amendments
text: 2025—Subsec. (a)(1)(A). Pub. L. 119–60 substituted “of section 3024(f)(1)” for “of section 3024(g)(1)”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Definitions
text: Pub. L. 111–258, § 3, Oct. 7, 2010, 124 Stat. 2648, provided that:
“In this Act [see Short Title of 2010 Amendment note set out under section 101 of Title 6, Domestic Security]:
“(1) Derivative classification and original classification.—
The terms ‘derivative classification’ and ‘original classification’ have the meanings given those terms in Executive Order No. 13526 [50 U.S.C. 3161 note].
“(2) Executive agency.—
The term ‘Executive agency’ has the meaning given that term in section 105 of title 5, United States Code.
“(3) Executive order no. 13526.—
The term ‘Executive Order No. 13526’ means Executive Order No. 13526 (75 Fed. Reg. 707; relating to classified national security information) or any subsequent corresponding executive order.”
50 U.S.C. § 3350 (WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE)
§ 3350. Maximum amount charged for declassification reviews
In reviewing and processing a request by a person for the mandatory declassification of information pursuant to Executive Order No. 13526, a successor executive order, or any provision of law, the head of an element of the intelligence community—
(1) may not charge the person reproduction fees in excess of the amount of fees that the head would charge the person for reproduction required in the course of processing a request for information under section 552 of title 5 (commonly referred to as the “Freedom of Information Act”); and
(2) may waive or reduce any processing fees in the same manner as the head waives or reduces fees under such section 552.
(Pub. L. 115–31, div. N, title III, § 313, May 5, 2017, 131 Stat. 816.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Executive Order No. 13526, referred to in text, is Ex. Ord. No. 13526, Dec. 29, 2009, 75 F.R. 707, 1013, which is set out as a note under section 3161 of this title.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Definitions
text: For definition of “intelligence community” as used in this section, see section 2 of div. N of Pub. L. 115–31, set out as a note under section 3003 of this title.
50 U.S.C. § 3351b (WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE)
§ 3351b. Limitations on determinations regarding certain security classifications
(a) Prohibition
An officer of an element of the intelligence community who has been nominated by the President for a position that requires the advice and consent of the Senate may not make a classification decision with respect to information related to such officer’s nomination.
(b) Classification determinations
(1) In general
Except as provided in paragraph (2), in a case in which an officer described in subsection (a) has been nominated as described in such subsection and classification authority rests with the officer or another officer who reports directly to such officer, a classification decision with respect to information relating to the officer shall be made by the Director of National Intelligence.
(2) Nominations of Director of National Intelligence
In a case described in paragraph (1) in which the officer nominated is the Director of National Intelligence, the classification decision shall be made by the Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence.
(c) Reports
Whenever the Director or the Principal Deputy Director makes a decision under subsection (b), the Director or the Principal Deputy Director, as the case may be, shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees a report detailing the reasons for the decision.
(Pub. L. 116–92, div. E, title LXIII, § 6310, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 2190.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Definitions
text: For definitions of “intelligence community” and “congressional intelligence committees” as used in this section, see section 5003 of div. E of Pub. L. 116–92, set out as a note under section 3003 of this title.
50 U.S.C. § 3352e (WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE)
§ 3352e. Periodic report on positions in the intelligence community that can be conducted without access to classified information, networks, or facilities
Not later than 180 days after December 20, 2019, and biennially thereafter, the Director of National Intelligence shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees a report that reviews the intelligence community for which positions can be conducted without access to classified information, networks, or facilities, or may only require a security clearance at the secret level. Such report shall take into account the potential effect of maintaining continuity of operations during a covered national emergency (as defined by section 3316b of this title) and the assessed needs of the intelligence community to maintain such continuity of operations.
(Pub. L. 116–92, div. E, title LXVI, § 6610, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 2218; Pub. L. 117–103, div. X, title VIII, § 801, Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 1011.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2022—Pub. L. 117–103 substituted “December 20, 2019, and biennially thereafter,” for “December 20, 2019, and not less frequently than once every 5 years thereafter,” and inserted at end “Such report shall take into account the potential effect of maintaining continuity of operations during a covered national emergency (as defined by section 3316b of this title) and the assessed needs of the intelligence community to maintain such continuity of operations.”
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Definitions
text: For definitions of “congressional intelligence committees” and “intelligence community” as used in this section, see section 5003 of div. E of Pub. L. 116–92, set out as a note under section 3003 of this title.
50 U.S.C. § 3355c (WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE)
§ 3355c. Protection of national security information and other information
(a) In general
Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to limit the authority of the head of an agency to classify information or to continue the classification of information previously classified by that agency.
(b) Special access programs
Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to limit the authority of the head of an agency to grant or deny access to a special access program.
(c) Authorities of Director of National Intelligence
Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to limit the authorities of the Director of National Intelligence as the head of the intelligence community, including the Director’s responsibility to protect intelligence sources and methods from unauthorized disclosure as required by 3024(h) 1 of this title.
(d) Exemptions to release of information
Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to limit any exemption or exception to the release to the public under this subchapter of information that is protected under subsection (b) of section 552 of title 5 (commonly referred to as the “Freedom of Information Act”), or section 552a of title 5 (commonly referred to as the “Privacy Act”).
(e) Withholding information from Congress
Nothing in this subchaper shall be construed to authorize the withholding of information from Congress.
(Pub. L. 106–567, title VII, § 705, Dec. 27, 2000, 114 Stat. 2861; Pub. L. 110–53, title VI, § 602(1), (3), Aug. 3, 2007, 121 Stat. 335, 336; Pub. L. 117–263, div. F, title LXVIII, § 6824(d)(3), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3615; Pub. L. 119–60, div. F, title LXIV, § 6402(c)(2)(E), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1616.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly set out in a note under section 3161 of this title.
heading: Amendments
text: 2025—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 119–60 substituted “3024(h)” for “section 3024(i)”.
2022—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 117–263 substituted “section 3024(i) of this title” for “section 103(c)(6) of the National Security Act of 1947”.
2007—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 110–53 substituted “Director of National Intelligence” for “Director of Central Intelligence” in heading and text.
50 U.S.C. § 3369c (WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE)
§ 3369c. Notification of an active measures campaign
(a) Definitions
In this section:
(1) Appropriate congressional committees
The term “appropriate congressional committees” means—
(A) the congressional intelligence committees;
(B) the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives; and
(C) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.
(2) Congressional leadership
The term “congressional leadership” includes the following:
(A) The majority leader of the Senate.
(B) The minority leader of the Senate.
(C) The Speaker of the House of Representatives.
(D) The minority leader of the House of Representatives.
(b) Requirement for notification
The Director of National Intelligence, in cooperation with the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the head of any other relevant agency, shall notify the congressional leadership and the chairman and vice chairman or ranking member of each of the appropriate congressional committees, and of other relevant committees of jurisdiction, each time the Director of National Intelligence determines there is credible information that a foreign power has, is, or will attempt to employ a covert influence or active measures campaign with regard to the modernization, employment, doctrine, or force posture of the nuclear deterrent or missile defense.
(c) Content of notification
Each notification required by subsection (b) shall include information concerning actions taken by the United States to expose or halt an attempt referred to in subsection (b).
(Pub. L. 116–92, div. E, title LXVII, § 6703, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 2223.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Definitions
text: For definition of “congressional intelligence committees” as used in this section, see section 5003 of div. E of Pub. L. 116–92, set out as a note under section 3003 of this title.