Intelligence Authorization Act for 2026

Official: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

IntroducedSeptember 8, 2025

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Why This Matters

This bill authorizes funding and sets new rules for intelligence activities in the U.S. for the upcoming fiscal year.

If you work in national security, this bill could change how your agency operates and is funded.

Affects: Intelligence agency employees and national security personnel will be directly impacted by these changes.

What changes is this bill making?

1. This bill provides funding for intelligence activities in the United States for fiscal year 2026. 2. It establishes a National Counterintelligence Center to enhance the country's counterintelligence efforts. 3. The bill requires the Department of Energy employees to report travel to high-risk countries. 4. It improves the security of Central Intelligence Agency installations to protect sensitive information. 5. The bill mandates better oversight of open-source intelligence activities and their budget.

Who is affected?

Intelligence agency employees and national security personnel will be directly impacted by these changes.

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