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House Intelligence Committee

The House Intelligence Committee is a group within the U.S. House of Representatives responsible for overseeing the nation's intelligence activities and agencies, such as the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and the National Security Agency (NSA). Its main functions include reviewing intelligence operations, ensuring they are effective and lawful, and protecting national security interests. The committee also handles the federal government’s intelligence budget and conducts investigations into intelligence-related issues. By doing this, it helps ensure accountability and transparency in how intelligence is gathered and used.