Intelligence Authorization Act

The Intelligence Authorization Act is a law passed annually by Congress to approve funding and set priorities for U.S. intelligence agencies like the CIA, NSA, and FBI's counterintelligence. It outlines budgets, tools, and activities these agencies can pursue to protect national security, gather intelligence, and support government operations. The act also includes oversight provisions to ensure accountability and may address issues like technology development and international intelligence cooperation. Essentially, it authorizes and guides how the intelligence community operates and is funded for that year.