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

House Roll Call

H.R.7888

Roll 118 • Congress 118, Session 2 • Apr 12, 2024 12:45 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 236 / Nay 186 / Present 0 / Not Voting 14
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
R11010406
D1268208
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 ensuring national security. The legislation addresses various aspects of intelligence operations, oversight, and inter-agency collaboration.

Key provisions of the bill include the establishment of enhanced oversight mechanisms for intelligence agencies, particularly the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and the National Security Agency (NSA). It mandates regular reporting to Congress on intelligence activities, focusing on transparency and accountability. The bill also emphasizes the need for improved inter-agency communication and coordination to prevent intelligence failures and streamline operations.

Funding for the initiatives outlined in HR 7888 is derived from existing appropriations for intelligence activities, with an emphasis on reallocating resources to support oversight functions. The bill authorizes the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) to allocate funds specifically for training and development programs aimed at enhancing the skills of intelligence personnel in areas such as cybersecurity and counterterrorism.

The legislation directly benefits national security professionals, intelligence analysts, and policymakers by providing them with improved tools and frameworks for intelligence gathering and analysis. Additionally, it aims to enhance public trust in intelligence operations by increasing transparency and accountability, thereby indirectly benefiting the general public.

Key timelines include the immediate implementation of oversight provisions upon enactment, with specific reporting requirements set for quarterly and annual intervals. The bill also outlines a timeline for the establishment of inter-agency working groups, which are to be formed within six months of enactment to facilitate collaboration among various intelligence entities.

Overall, HR 7888 represents a significant step toward reforming the U.S. intelligence community, focusing on accountability, resource allocation, and enhanced operational effectiveness in the face of evolving national security threats.

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Yea (236)

C
Colin Allred

TX • D • Aye

L
Larry Bucshon

IN • R • Aye

M
Michael Burgess

TX • R • Aye

K
Ken Calvert

CA • R • Aye

Y
Yadira Caraveo

CO • D • Aye

J
Jerry Carl

AL • R • Aye

M
Matt Cartwright

PA • D • Aye

L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer

OR • R • Aye

J
Jason Crow

CO • D • Aye

A
Anthony D'Esposito

NY • R • Aye

J
John Duarte

CA • R • Aye

A
Anna Eshoo

CA • D • Aye

S
Scott Franklin

FL • R • Aye

M
Mike Gallagher

WI • R • Aye

J
John Garamendi

CA • D • Aye

M
Mike Garcia

CA • R • Aye

K
Kay Granger

TX • R • Aye

G
Garret Graves

LA • R • Aye

J
Jeff Jackson

NC • D • Aye

D
Derek Kilmer

WA • D • Aye

A
Ann Kuster

NH • D • Aye

D
Doug Lamborn

CO • R • Aye

J
Jake LaTurner

KS • R • Aye

K
Kathy Manning

NC • D • Aye

L
Lucy McBath

GA • D • Aye

L
Lisa McClain

MI • R • Aye

P
Patrick McHenry

NC • R • Aye

W
Wiley Nickel

NC • D • Aye

B
Bill Pascrell

NJ • D • Aye

G
Greg Pence

IN • R • Aye

D
Dean Phillips

MN • D • Aye

C
C. Ruppersberger

MD • D • Aye

J
John Rutherford

FL • R • Aye

J
John Sarbanes

MD • D • Aye

P
Pete Sessions

TX • R • Aye

A
Abigail Spanberger

VA • D • Aye

E
Eric Swalwell

CA • D • Aye

D
David Trone

MD • D • Aye

M
Michael Waltz

FL • R • Aye

D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz

FL • D • Aye

B
Brad Wenstrup

OH • R • Aye

J
Jennifer Wexton

VA • D • Aye

S
Susan Wild

PA • D • Aye

B
Brandon Williams

NY • R • Aye

Nay (186)

K
Kelly Armstrong

ND • R • No

D
Dan Bishop

NC • R • No

E
Earl Blumenauer

OR • D • No

J
Jamaal Bowman

NY • D • No

C
Cori Bush

MO • D • No

T
Tony Cárdenas

CA • D • No

G
Gerald Connolly

VA • D • No

L
Lloyd Doggett

TX • D • No

J
Jeff Duncan

SC • R • No

A
A. Ferguson

GA • R • No

M
Matt Gaetz

FL • R • No

B
Bob Good

VA • R • No

M
Mark Green

TN • R • No

D
Daniel Kildee

MI • D • No

B
Barbara Lee

CA • D • No

M
Marcus Molinaro

NY • R • No

G
Grace Napolitano

CA • D • No

K
Katie Porter

CA • D • No

B
Bill Posey

FL • R • No

C
Cathy Rodgers

WA • R • No

M
Matthew Rosendale

MT • R • No

G
Gregorio Sablan

MP • D • No

D
David Schweikert

AZ • R • No

M
Michelle Steel

CA • R • No

R
Rashida Tlaib

MI • D • No

N
Nydia Velázquez

NY • D • No

Not Voting (14)

R
Ruben Gallego

AZ • D • Not Voting

J
Jenniffer González-Colón

PR • R • Not Voting

R
Raúl Grijalva

AZ • D • 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

M
Mary Peltola

AK • D • Not Voting