Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act (IRTPA)

The Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act (IRTPA) of 2004 is U.S. legislation aimed at improving national security after the September 11 attacks. It reorganized intelligence agencies to better share information and coordinate efforts to prevent terrorism. The act created the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) to oversee all intelligence agencies, ensuring a more unified approach. It also established new measures for emergency preparedness and border security. Overall, IRTPA seeks to strengthen the U.S. government’s ability to detect and prevent terrorist threats through improved coordination, oversight, and intelligence sharing.