The Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004

The Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 is a U.S. law enacted to improve national security after 9/11. It reorganized intelligence agencies, established the Director of National Intelligence to coordinate efforts, and created new agencies and procedures to better detect and prevent terrorist threats. The law also set standards for information sharing, improved airport security, and increased oversight of intelligence activities. Its goal is to make the U.S. more effective at preventing terrorist attacks by streamlining intelligence operations and enhancing collaboration across government agencies.