Summary: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 - Title I: Budget and Personnel Authorizations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations for FY2008 for the conduct of intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the: (1) Office of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI); (2) Central Intelligence Agency (CIA); (3) Department of Defense (DOD); (4) Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA); (5) National Security Agency (NSA); (6) Departments of the Army, Navy, and Air Force; (7) Coast Guard; (8) Departments of State, the Treasury, Energy, and Justice; (9) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); (10) Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) (11) National Reconnaissance Office (NRO); (12) National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGIA); and (13) Department of Homeland Security. (Sec. 102) Specifies that the amounts authorized and the authorized personnel ceilings as of September 30, 2008, for such activities are those specified in the classified Schedule of Authorizations, which shall be made available to the Senate and House Appropriations Committees and the President. (Sec. 103) Allows the DNI, with the approval of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), to authorize employment of civilian personnel in excess of the number authorized for FY2008 (by not more than 3%) when necessary to the performance of important intelligence functions. Authorizes the DNI to convert to performance by intelligence community (IC) personnel activities currently performed by contractor employees. Requires notification of the congressional intelligence committees in either case. (Sec. 104) Authorizes appropriations for the Intelligence Community Management Account of the DNI for FY2008, as well as for full-time personnel for elements within such Account. Earmarks a specified amount for the National Drug Intelligence Center. (Sec. 105) Deems funds appropriated for an intelligence or intelligence-related activity within the National Intelligence Program for FY2008 in excess of the amount specified for such activity in the classified Schedule of Authorizations as specifically authorized by Congress for such purposes. Title II: Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System - (Sec. 201) Authorizes appropriations for FY2008 for the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability Fund. Title III: General Intelligence Community Matters - Subtitle A: Personnel Matters - (Sec. 301) Permits appropriations authorized by this Act for salary, pay, retirement, and other benefits for federal employees to be increased by such additional or supplemental amounts as may be necessary for increases in such compensation or benefits authorized by law. (Sec. 302) Allows an officer or employee of the United States or member of the Armed Forces to be detailed in any fiscal year after 2007 to the staff of an element of the IC funded through the Community Management Account, on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis as jointly agreed to by the DNI and the head of the detailing IC element, for a period not to exceed two years. (Sec. 303) Amends the National Security Act of 1947 to make the DNI responsible for ensuring that IC elements adopt a multi-level security clearance approach to enable the IC to make effective and efficient use of persons proficient in foreign languages or with cultural, linguistic, or other subject matter expertise critical to national security. (Sec. 304) Authorizes the DNI to grant authority to fix the rate of basic pay for one or more positions within the IC in excess of any applicable limitation: (1) with respect to a position which requires an extremely high level of expertise and is critical to successful accomplishment of an important mission; and (2) only to the extent necessary to recruit and retain well-qualified individuals. Prohibits such pay level from exceeding level II of the Executive Schedule. (Sec. 305) Permits the DNI to delegate to IC heads, and IC heads to delegate to senior officials within such IC element, the authority to approve certain employee travel on common carriers. Requires the DNI to submit to the intelligence committees guidelines for determining the senior officials to whom such further delegation is authorized. (Sec. 306) Directs the DNI to prepare and submit to the intelligence committees an annual personnel assessment for the IC that assesses the personnel levels for each IC element for the fiscal year following the fiscal year in which the assessment is submitted. (Sec. 307) Requires the DNI to report to the intelligence committees describing the personal services activities performed by contractors across the IC, the impact of such contractors on the IC workforce, plans for conversion of contractor employment into government employment, and accountability mechanisms that govern the performance of such contractors. (Sec. 308) Prohibits the DNI or any IC element head from implementing a plan that provides compensation to personnel of that element based on performance until 45 days after the DNI reports to the intelligence committees on such performance-based compensation. (Sec. 309) Requires the DNI to report to the intelligence committees on the plans of each IC element to increase diversity within the IC. Subtitle B: Acquisition Matters - (Sec. 311) Requires the DNI to: (1) conduct an initial vulnerability assessment for any major system (and its significant items of supply) that is proposed for inclusion in the National Intelligence Program prior to completion of Milestone B or an equivalent acquisition decision; (2) conduct subsequent periodic assessments of each such system; (3) give due consideration to such assessments when developing and determining the annual consolidated National Intelligence Program budget; and (4) provide the intelligence committees with a copy of each assessment and a proposed schedule for subsequent assessments. (Sec. 312) Prohibits, after April 1, 2008, any funds appropriated to any IC element from being obligated for an IC business system modernization unless: (1) the approval authority designated by the DNI certifies that the modernization complies with an integrated enterprise architecture covering all IC business systems; and (2) the certification is approved by the Intelligence Community Business Systems Management Committee (established under this section). Directs the DNI to: (1) develop and implement by September 1, 2008, an enterprise architecture to cover all IC business systems, as well as the functions and activities supported by such systems; and (2) be responsible for an IC business system modernization if more than 50% of the cost of the modernization is funded by amounts appropriated for the National Intelligence Program. Requires the designated approval authority to establish and implement a process to review the planning, design, acquisition, development, deployment, operation, maintenance, modernization, project costs, benefits, and risks of the IC business systems for which the approval authority is responsible. Requires the DNI to: (1) include IC business system proposed funding in annual budget materials submitted to Congress; and (2) establish an Intelligence Community Business Systems Management Committee. Directs the Committee to recommend to the DNI policies and procedures to integrate all IC business activities and any transformation, reform, reorganization, or process improvement initiatives undertaken within the IC. Requires annual reports from the DNI to the intelligence committees, in 2009 through 2014, on IC compliance with requirements of this section. (Sec. 313) Requires the DNI to report annually to the intelligence committees on each acquisition of a major system by an IC element. (Sec. 314) Requires an IC element program manager of a major system to: (1) determine if the acquisition cost of such system has increased by at least 25% compared to its baseline cost; and (2) if so, notify the DNI of such increase within ten days. Directs the DNI, upon agreeing with the program manager's determination, to submit to the intelligence committees notification of such determination, a description of the increase, and a certification as to its necessity. Requires similar procedures by the IC element program manager and the DNI upon a determination that the acquisition cost of a program exceeds its baseline cost by 50% or more. Prohibits the obligation of funds for the acquisition of a major system if the appropriate certification is not submitted within 30 days after the determination of the cost increase. Subtitle C: Other Matters - (Sec. 321) Specifies that the authorization of appropriations by this Act shall not be deemed to constitute authority for the conduct of any intelligence activity which is not otherwise authorized by the Constitution or laws of the United States. (Sec. 323) Amends the National Security Act of 1947 to allow funds available to an intelligence committee to be reprogrammed for an intelligence activity if the activity supports an emergent need, improves program effectiveness, or increases efficiency. (Sec. 324) Amends the National Security Act of 1947 to increase the maximum terms of imprisonment for the disclosure of agent information after access to either agent identifying information or classified information. (Sec. 325) Extends to IC elements current federal authority to delete from federal gift listing requirements (the listing of gifts received as part of federal employment) information concerning the receipt and disposition of foreign gifts and decorations, if the IC element head certifies to the Secretary of State that publication of such information could adversely affect U.S. intelligence sources or methods. (Sec. 326) Requires a report from the DNI to the defense and intelligence committees on measures taken by the DNI and each IC element to comply with provisions of the Detainee Treatment Act of 2005 and related provisions of the Military Commissions Act of 2006. (Sec. 327) Prohibits any individual under the custody or control of an IC element, regardless of nationality or physical location, from being subject to any treatment or technique of interrogation not authorized by the U.S. Army Field Manual on Human Intelligence Collector Operations. (Sec. 328) Prohibits more than 30% of the funds authorized for an Expenditure Center (as listed in a classified report under the National Intelligence Program) from being obligated or expended until each member of the intelligence committees has been fully informed with respect to intelligence regarding a facility in Syria subject to military action by Israel on September 6, 2007, including intelligence relating to any agent or citizen of North Korea, Iran, or any other foreign country present at the facility. (Sec. 329) Incorporates into this Act each requirement to submit a report to the intelligence committees that is included in the classified annex to this Act. (Sec. 330) Amends the National Security Act of 1947 and the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 to repeal various intelligence-related reporting requirements. Title IV: Matters Relating to Elements of the Intelligence Community - Subtitle A: Office of the Director of National Intelligence - (Sec. 401) States that the prohibition on the co-location of the Office of the DNI with any other IC element applies only to the co-location of the headquarters of each. (Sec. 402) Replaces the CIA Director with the DNI as a member of the Transportation Security Oversight Board. (Sec. 403) Establishes additional duties for the DNI's Director of Science and Technology, including: (1) assisting the DNI in establishing goals for basic, applied, and advanced research to meet and execute IC technology needs; and (2) submitting an annual report to Congress on the DNI's science and technology strategy. (Sec. 404) Designates as the head of the National Counter Proliferation Center the Director of the National Counter Proliferation Center, who shall be appointed by the DNI. Locates such Center within the Office of the DNI. (Sec. 405) Directs the DNI to develop and report to Congress on a plan to implement across the IC the recommendations of a specified report concerning the use of energy-efficient computer servers in the United States. (Sec. 406) Directs the DNI to submit to the intelligence committees a classified listing of all special access programs under the National Intelligence Program. (Sec. 407) Requires the DNI to report to the intelligence committees, at least once during FY2008 and twice during FY2009, on the intentions and capabilities of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea with regard to their nuclear programs. Authorizes the DNI to submit a National Intelligence Estimate with regard to such intentions and capabilities. (Sec. 408) Requires the DNI to: (1) conduct accountability reviews of IC elements or personnel in relation to significant failures or deficiencies within the IC; and (2) establish guidelines and procedures for conducting such reviews. (Sec. 409) Permits the DNI to delegate to the Chief Information Officer of the IC the authority to protect intelligence sources and methods from unauthorized disclosure. (Sec. 410) Authorizes the DNI to expend funds, and make funds available to other federal departments and agencies, to address deficiencies or needs that arise in intelligence information access or sharing capabilities. Authorizes department or agency heads to use funds made available by the DNI for such purposes. Requires annual reports, in each of FY2009-FY2012, on the distribution of such funds. (Sec. 411) Authorizes the DNI to approve interagency financing of national intelligence centers established under authority of the National Security Act of 1947, as well as for boards, commissions, councils, or similar groups established by the DNI for a period not to exceed two years. Requires annual reports during FY2009-FY2012 on the exercise of such authority. (Sec. 412) Renames the DNI's Chief Information Officer as the Chief Information Officer of the Intelligence Community. (Sec. 413) Codifies under the National Security Act of 1947 the authority of the DNI to establish an Office of the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community. Outlines required duties. Requires semiannual Inspector General reports to the DNI (and to the head of any other federal department, with respect to portions of the report involving that department) summarizing Office activities. Directs the DNI to submit each such report to the intelligence committees. Requires an immediate report from the Inspector General to the DNI whenever the Inspector General becomes aware of serious or flagrant problems, abuses, or deficiencies relating to matters within the authority and responsibility of the DNI. Directs the DNI to submit each such report to the intelligence committees. Allows an IC employee or contractor who intends to report to Congress a complaint or information with respect to an urgent concern to report such complaint or information to the Inspector General. Requires the Inspector General to then determine whether such complaint or information appears credible, and to forward such findings to the DNI, who shall forward it to the intelligence committees. Directs the Inspector General to report to the Attorney General information relating to violations of federal criminal law that involve a program or operation of an IC element, or in relationships between IC elements. Requires the DNI to include in the National Intelligence Program budget a separate account for the Office of the Inspector General. Repeals superseded authority under the Inspector General Act of 1978. (Sec. 414) Requires the DNI to report annually to the intelligence committees on the foreign language proficiency of each IC element. (Sec. 415) Requires a report from the DNI to Congress on the advisability of providing federal retirement benefits to U.S. citizens for their service before 1977 as employees of Air America or an associated company while such company was owned or controlled by the U.S. government and operated or managed by the CIA. (Sec. 416) Requires the DNI to ensure that: (1) space intelligence-related issues and concerns are fully considered in carrying out IC authorities; and (2) IC agencies give due consideration to the vulnerability assessment prepared for a given major system at all stages of architecture and system planning, development, acquisition, operation, and support of a space intelligence system. (Sec. 417) Exempts from search, review, publication, and disclosure requirements of the Freedom of Information Act certain operational files in the Office of the DNI that were provided by IC elements. Provides exemption exceptions. Requires the DNI, at least once every ten years, to review the exempted operational files to determine whether such files, or any portion thereof, may be removed from the exemption. Provides judicial review of an allegation of the improper withholding of records through the use of such exemption. (Sec. 418) Makes provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act inapplicable to advisory committees of the Office of the DNI. (Sec. 419) Authorizes the DNI to prescribe regulations to exempt any system of records maintained within the Office of the DNI from certain Privacy Act requirements. (Sec. 420) Repeals certain administrative authorities within the Office of the National Counterintelligence Executive. Subtitle B: Central Intelligence Agency - (Sec. 431) Requires the CIA Inspector General, at least every three years, to conduct, and report to the intelligence committees on, an audit of each CIA covert action. (Sec. 432) Makes inapplicable to the CIA Director a requirement to submit to the intelligence committees an annual report on actions taken to ensure the auditability of CIA financial statements. (Sec. 433) Amends the Central Intelligence Agency Act of 1949 to authorize CIA protective detail personnel to make arrests without a warrant: (1) for any offense against the United States committed in their presence; or (2) when having reasonable cause to believe that the person to be arrested has committed or is committing a felony. Authorizes the CIA Director to make such personnel available to the DNI. Requires a report from the DNI to the intelligence committees on the exercise of such authority. (Sec. 435) Amends the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 to replace the CIA Director with the DNI for responsibility over the Office of Intelligence and Analysis. Subtitle C: Defense Intelligence Components - (Sec. 441) Removes the requirement that the NSA disclose to educational institutions students who are NSA employees or training program participants. (Sec. 442) Authorizes the NSA Director to designate NSA personnel to perform protective functions for the Director and any NSA personnel designated by the Director. Authorizes such protective personnel to make arrests without a warrant: (1) for any offense against the United States committed in their presence; or (2) when having reasonable cause to believe that the person to be arrested has committed or is committing a felony. Requires the NSA Director to report to the intelligence committees after the exercise of such authority. (Sec. 443) Amends the Inspector General Act of 1978 to require the heads of the NRO, DIA, NSA, and NGIA to appoint an independent inspector general for their agency (thus giving such inspectors general the same information-gathering power and independence as is currently held by inspectors general of other federal agencies). Allows the Secretary of Defense to prohibit the inspector general of an IC element from initiating, carrying out, or completing any audit or investigation if the DNI or Secretary determines that the prohibition is necessary to protect vital U.S. national security interests. Requires notification of such determination to the defense and intelligence committees. (Sec. 444) Requires the directors of the NSA and NRO to be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. (Sec. 445) Requires the NGIA, as directed by the DNI, to analyze, disseminate, and incorporate into the National System for Geospatial-Intelligence likenesses, videos, and presentations produced by ground-based platforms, including handheld or clandestine photography taken by or on behalf of human intelligence collection organizations or available as open-source information. (Sec. 446) Directs the Secretary of Defense, during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on December 31, 2008, to delegate to the NGIA Director personnel security clearance authority with respect to NGIA personnel that is identical to the authority held by the NSA Director over NSA personnel. Subtitle D: Other Elements - (Sec. 451) Includes appropriate elements of the Coast Guard and DEA within the definition of "intelligence community." Title V: Other Matters - Subtitle A: General Intelligence Matters - (Sec. 501) Amends the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 to extend until December 31, 2008, the final report requirement of the National Commission for the Review of the Research and Development Programs of the United States Intelligence Community. Provides funding. (Sec. 502) Directs the DNI to report to the intelligence committees describing any authorization granted during the ten-year period ending on the date of enactment of this Act to engage in intelligence activities related to the overthrow of a democratically elected government. (Sec. 503) Amends the John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 to prohibit the Secretary of the Air Force, in any fiscal year after FY2007, from retiring any U-2 aircraft unless the Secretary of Defense has made certain certifications to Congress that the U-2 aircraft no longer contribute to mitigating any gaps in intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities. Subtitle B: Technical Amendments - (Sec. 511) Makes technical and/or clarifying amendments to the Central Intelligence Agency Act of 1949, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1991, the National Security Act of 1947, the National Security Intelligence Reform Act of 2004, the Central Intelligence Agency Act of 1949, and other specified laws.

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staff element funded reimbursable nonreimbursable basis jointly agreed dni head detailing element period exceed years sec amends national security act dni responsible ensuring elements adopt multi level security clearance approach enable effective efficient use persons proficient foreign languages cultural linguistic subject matter expertise critical national security sec authorizes dni grant authority fix rate basic pay positions excess applicable limitation respect position requires extremely high level expertise critical successful accomplishment important mission extent necessary recruit retain qualified individuals prohibits pay level exceeding level executive schedule sec permits dni delegate heads heads delegate senior officials element authority approve certain employee travel common carriers requires dni submit intelligence committees guidelines determining senior officials delegation authorized sec directs dni prepare submit intelligence committees annual personnel assessment assesses personnel levels element fiscal year following fiscal year assessment submitted sec requires dni report intelligence committees describing personal services activities performed contractors impact contractors workforce plans conversion contractor employment government employment accountability mechanisms govern performance contractors sec prohibits dni element head implementing plan provides compensation personnel element based performance days dni reports intelligence committees performance based compensation sec requires dni report intelligence committees plans element increase diversity subtitle acquisition matters sec requires dni conduct initial vulnerability assessment major system significant items supply proposed inclusion national_intelligence_program prior completion milestone equivalent acquisition decision conduct subsequent periodic assessments system consideration assessments developing determining annual consolidated national_intelligence_program budget provide intelligence committees copy assessment proposed schedule subsequent assessments sec prohibits april funds appropriated element obligated business system modernization approval authority designated dni certifies modernization complies integrated enterprise architecture covering business systems certification approved established section directs dni develop implement september enterprise architecture cover business systems functions activities supported systems responsible business system modernization cost modernization funded amounts appropriated national_intelligence_program requires designated approval authority establish implement process review planning design acquisition development deployment operation maintenance modernization project costs benefits risks business systems approval authority responsible requires dni include business system proposed funding annual budget materials submitted congress establish directs committee recommend dni policies procedures integrate business activities transformation reform reorganization process improvement initiatives undertaken requires annual reports dni intelligence committees compliance requirements section sec requires dni report annually intelligence committees acquisition major system element sec requires element program manager major system determine acquisition cost system increased compared baseline cost notify dni increase days directs dni agreeing program manager determination submit intelligence committees notification determination description increase certification necessity requires similar procedures element program manager dni determination acquisition cost program exceeds baseline cost prohibits obligation funds acquisition major system appropriate certification submitted days determination cost increase subtitle matters sec specifies authorization appropriations act shall deemed constitute authority conduct intelligence activity authorized constitution laws united_states sec amends national security act allow funds available intelligence committee reprogrammed intelligence activity activity supports emergent need improves program effectiveness increases efficiency sec amends national security act increase maximum terms imprisonment disclosure agent information access agent identifying information classified information sec extends elements current federal authority delete federal gift listing requirements listing gifts received federal employment information concerning receipt disposition foreign gifts decorations element head certifies secretary state publication information adversely affect intelligence sources methods sec requires report dni defense intelligence committees measures taken dni element comply provisions detainee_treatment_act related provisions military commissions act sec prohibits individual custody control element regardless nationality physical location subject treatment technique interrogation authorized sec prohibits funds authorized listed classified report 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national_counter_proliferation_center director national_counter_proliferation_center shall appointed dni locates center office_of_the_dni sec directs dni develop report congress plan implement recommendations specified report concerning use energy efficient computer servers united_states sec directs dni submit intelligence committees classified listing special access programs national_intelligence_program sec requires dni report intelligence committees fy2008 twice fy2009 intentions capabilities islamic_republic_of_iran regard nuclear programs authorizes dni submit regard intentions capabilities sec requires dni conduct accountability reviews elements personnel relation significant failures deficiencies establish guidelines procedures conducting reviews sec permits dni delegate chief information officer authority protect intelligence sources methods unauthorized disclosure sec authorizes dni expend funds funds available federal departments agencies address deficiencies needs arise 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intelligence committees allows employee contractor intends report congress complaint information respect urgent concern report complaint information inspector_general requires inspector general determine complaint information appears credible forward findings dni shall forward intelligence committees directs inspector general report attorney general information relating violations federal criminal law involve program operation element relationships elements requires dni include national_intelligence_program budget separate account office_of_the_inspector_general repeals superseded authority inspector general act sec requires dni report annually intelligence committees foreign language proficiency element sec requires report dni congress advisability providing federal retirement benefits citizens service employees air_america associated company company owned controlled government operated managed cia sec requires dni ensure space intelligence related issues concerns fully considered carrying authorities agencies consideration vulnerability assessment prepared given major system stages architecture system planning development acquisition operation support space intelligence system sec exempts search review publication disclosure requirements freedom information act certain operational files office_of_the_dni provided elements provides exemption exceptions requires dni years review exempted operational files determine files portion thereof removed exemption provides judicial review allegation improper withholding records use exemption sec makes provisions federal_advisory_committee_act inapplicable advisory committees office_of_the_dni sec authorizes dni prescribe regulations exempt system records maintained office_of_the_dni certain privacy_act requirements sec repeals certain administrative authorities office_of_the_national_counterintelligence_executive subtitle central intelligence agency sec requires cia inspector general years conduct report intelligence 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Summary: Interagency Reform Study Act of 2007 - Directs the: (1) Secretary of Defense to enter into an agreement with the Center for the Study of the Presidency to conduct a study on the national security interagency system; and (2) Center to report study results to Congress and the President.

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Summary: Office for National Capital Region Coordination Restoration Act - Provides that the Office for National Capital Region Coordination shall be administered within the Office of the Secretary of Homeland Security as provided in the Homeland Security Act of 2002. Excepts such Office from the Secretary's reorganization authority.

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Summary: First Responder Funding Modernization Act of 2007 - Prohibits the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from limiting the amount of grant funds provided under the Urban Area Security Initiative or the State Homeland Security Grant Program that may be used to pay salaries or overtime pay of law enforcement officials engaged in antiterrorism activities. Requires DHS to treat such a proposed use of grant funds as at least as effective as all other proposed uses.

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Summary: Amends the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (FISA) to redefine "electronic surveillance" as: (1) the installation or use of an electronic, mechanical, or other surveillance device for acquiring information by intentionally directing surveillance at a particular person believed to be in the United States when that person has a reasonable expectation of privacy and a warrant would be required for law enforcement purposes; or (2) the intentional acquisition of the contents of any communication when that person has a reasonable expectation of privacy and a warrant would be required for law enforcement purposes, if both the sender and all intended recipients are believed to be in the United States.

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Summary: Amends the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (FISA) to state that nothing in the FISA definition of "electronic surveillance" shall be construed to encompass surveillance directed at a person located outside the United States. Authorizes the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) and the Attorney General (AG), for periods up to one year, to acquire foreign intelligence information concerning persons outside the United States under specified procedures subject to review by the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (Court). Allows the DNI and AG to issue a directive to require a person to: (1) provide appropriate information to accomplish an acquisition while protecting the secrecy of the information acquired and producing a minimum of interference with services provided to the acquisition target; and (2) maintain appropriate records concerning the acquisition. Outlines procedures to be followed in the case of a failure to comply with a directive. Directs the: (1) AG to submit to the Court the procedures by which the government determines that acquisitions conducted pursuant to the above authority do not constitute electronic surveillance; and (2) Court to assess such procedures. Requires the AG to report semiannually to the congressional intelligence and judiciary committees on incidents of noncompliance with directives issues by the DNI and AG.

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Summary: Improving Foreign Intelligence Surveillance to Defend the Nation and the Constitution Act of 2007 - Amends the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (FISA) to provide that a court order is not required for the acquisition of communication between non-U.S. persons who are not located within the United States for collecting foreign intelligence information, whether or not the communication passes through the United States or the surveillance device is located within the United States. Allows the Attorney General (AG), upon authorization of the President, to apply to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (Court) for an order, or the extension of an order, authorizing for up to one year the acquisition of communications of persons outside the United States who are non-U.S. persons. Allows the AG to authorize such surveillance without a court order for up to 15 days if the AG determines that an emergency situation exists with respect to obtaining such information before an order authorizing the surveillance can be obtained. Authorizes the AG, in either case, to direct a communications service provider, custodian, or other person who has access to such information to furnish the AG with the required information and to maintain appropriate records concerning acquisition of the information.

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Summary: Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 Amendments Act of 2008 or FISA Amendments Act of 2008 - Title I: Foreign Intelligence Surveillance - (Sec. 101) Amends the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (FISA) to add a new title concerning additional procedures for acquiring the communications of certain persons outside the United States. Authorizes the Attorney General (AG) and Director of National Intelligence (DNI) to jointly authorize, for periods up to one year, the targeting (electronic surveillance) of persons located outside the United States in order to acquire foreign intelligence information, under specified limitations, including: (1) prohibiting an acquisition intentionally targeting a person reasonably believed to be outside the United States in order to acquire the communications of a specific person reasonably believed to be located in the United States, unless done in accordance with titles I or III of FISA; and (2) requiring the targeting to be conducted in a manner consistent with the fourth amendment to the Constitution. Requires: (1) certain targeting and minimization procedures to be followed; (2) the AG to adopt guidelines to ensure that such limitations and procedures are followed, including criteria for determining whether a significant targeting purpose is to acquire the communications of a person located in the United States; (3) the DNI to establish a training program for intelligence community (IC) personnel carrying out the guidelines adopted by the AG; (4) the AG to submit such guidelines to the congressional intelligence committees and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (Court) for review; and (5) prior to such targeting, a certification by the AG and DNI as to the necessity of such targeting and that appropriate procedures and limitations will be followed. Allows the AG and DNI, if immediate targeting is determined to be required due to an emergency situation, to commence such targeting, but to submit the certification within seven days of such determination. Requires all certifications to be submitted to the Court for review. Authorizes the AG and DNI to direct an electronic communication service provider to: (1) immediately provide the government with all information, facilities, and assistance necessary to accomplish an acquisition; and (2) maintain under security procedures any records concerning such acquisition. Outlines legal procedures with respect to directive challenges, standards for review, enforcement, and appeals. Provides for: (1) judicial review of certifications and targeting and minimization procedures; and (2) review of Court rulings by the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review (with certiorari to the Supreme Court). Outlines conditions under which the AG and DNI may, through the Court: (1) replace a targeting acquisition already in effect before the enactment of this Act with an acquisition authorized under this Act; or (2) reauthorize a current acquisition under the procedures and guidelines of this Act. Requires Court maintenance and security of records and proceedings with respect to acquisition applications, orders, and determinations. Requires the AG and DNI, at least every six months, to: (1) assess compliance with required targeting and minimization procedures; and (2) submit assessment results to the Court and the intelligence and judiciary committees. Authorizes inspectors general of the Department of Justice (DOJ) and elements of the IC authorized to acquire foreign intelligence information to review their agency or element's compliance with such procedures and guidelines and provide review results to the Court, the AG, the DNI, and the intelligence and judiciary committees. Requires the head of any IC element conducting an acquisition of foreign intelligence information to annually review such acquisitions and report review results to the Court, the AG, the DNI, and the intelligence and judiciary committees. Provides Court jurisdiction for approving the targeting of a U.S. person located outside the United States when the acquisition of information is conducted within the United States. Requires an application for such acquisition to be made by a federal officer (and approved by the AG), and to contain certain requirements, including that the target is believed to be a foreign power or agent, officer, or employee of a foreign power. Provides for judicial review of a Court order approving such an acquisition. Makes approval orders effective for 90 days, with authorized 90-day renewals. Allows the AG to authorize an emergency acquisition of such a target under certain circumstances, including: (1) determining that an emergency exists; (2) informing a Court judge of such determination; and (3) applying within seven days for a Court order authorizing such surveillance. Provides similar Court jurisdiction and outlines similar procedures for the acquisition (and emergency acquisition) of a physical search. Authorizes the: (1) joint applications and concurrent approvals of requests for acquisitions proposed to be conducted both inside and outside the United States; and (2) concurrent authorizations of electronic surveillance and physical searches. Directs the AG to report semiannually to the intelligence and judiciary committees concerning the implementation of acquisition requirements. (Sec. 102) States that, other than by express statutory authorization, FISA and the procedures of chapters 119 (Wire and Electronic Communications Interception and Interception of Oral Communications), 121 (Stored Wire and Electronic Communications and Transactional Records Access), and 206 (Pen Registers and Trap and Trace Devices) of the federal criminal code shall be the exclusive means by which electronic surveillance and the interception of domestic wire, oral, or electronic communications may be conducted. (Sec. 103) Requires the AG to submit semiannually to the intelligence committees copies of any orders of the Court or the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review that include significant construction or interpretation of FISA, including any such orders issued during the five-year period before the enactment of this Act. Allows for the redaction of submitted materials for the protection of national security. (Sec. 104) Revises provisions concerning the application for, and issuance of, Court orders, including provisions concerning paperwork requirements and government officials who may authorize FISA actions. (Sec. 105) Allows the AG to authorize the emergency employment of electronic surveillance if the AG, among other things: (1) determines that an emergency exists; (2) informs a Court judge of such determination; and (3) applies for a Court order authorizing such surveillance. (Sec. 107) Provides similar revisions and outlines similar procedures as in sections 104 and 105 above for the emergency employment of physical searches. (Sec. 108) Requires the AG, after authorizing the installation and use of a pen register or trap and trace device on an emergency basis, to apply to the Court for an authorization order within seven days (current law requires 48 hours) after the emergency installation and use. (Sec. 109) Authorizes the Court to sit en banc when: (1) necessary to secure or maintain uniformity of Court decisions; or (2) the proceeding involves a question of exceptional importance. (Sec. 110) Directs the inspectors general of DOJ, the Office of the DNI, the National Security Agency (NSA), and any other IC element that participated in the President's Surveillance Program (a program authorized by the President during the period beginning on September 11, 2001, and ending on January 17, 2007, and including the program commonly known as the Terrorist Surveillance Program) to: (1) conduct a review of, among other things, the establishment, implementation, product, and use of the product of the Program; and (2) provide an interim and final review report to the intelligence and judiciary committees. Allows for, in conjunction with such reviews, expedited security clearances and the hiring of necessary additional personnel. (Sec. 111) Authorizes the acquisition of foreign intelligence information from an entity not substantially composed of U.S. persons that is engaged in the international proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. (Sec. 112) Provides a ten-year statute of limitations with respect to offenses under FISA. Title II: Protection of Persons Assisting the Government - (Sec. 201) Directs the court concerned to permit the government to intervene in a federal or state civil suit against any person (including an electronic communication service provider or a landlord or custodian) providing surveillance assistance requested by an IC element. Allows any party (including the intervening party) to submit evidence with respect to which a privilege based on state secrets or other classified information is asserted. Requires such court to review, and act appropriately on, such evidence. Requires that, in any action alleging that a person provided such assistance during the period between September 11, 2001, and January 17, 2007, the AG provide to such court any assistance request or directive related to the allegations. Title III: Commission on Warrantless Electronic Surveillance Activities - (Sec. 301) Establishes in the legislative branch the Commission on Warrantless Electronic Surveillance Activities to examine, and report to the President and Congress on, all intelligence collection programs and activities inside the United States or regarding U.S. persons in effect as of and since September 11, 2001. Requires the protection of national security in the carrying out of Commission duties. Authorizes the Commission to submit interim reports. Terminates the Commission 60 days after its final report. Authorizes appropriations. Title IV: Other Provisions - (Sec. 401) Provides severability protections for this Act and its amendments. (Sec. 403) Repeals FISA provisions made inconsistent by provisions of this Act. (Sec. 404) Outlines transition procedures. (Sec. 405) States that this Act and its amendments shall not be construed to prohibit surveillance of, or grant any rights to, an alien not permitted to be or remain in the United States. (Sec. 406) States that this Act and its amendments shall not be construed to prohibit the IC from conducting lawful surveillance necessary to: (1) prevent Osama bin Laden, al Qaeda, or any other terrorist or terrorist organization from attacking the United States, any U.S. person, or any U.S. ally; (2) ensure the safety and security of U.S. Armed Forces, or any other officer or employee of the government involved in protecting U.S. national security; or (3) protect the United States, any U.S. person, or any U.S. ally from threats posed by weapons of mass destruction or other threats to national security.

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communications person located united_states dni establish training program intelligence community personnel carrying guidelines adopted submit guidelines congressional intelligence committees foreign_intelligence_surveillance_court court review prior targeting certification dni necessity targeting appropriate procedures limitations followed allows dni immediate targeting determined required emergency situation commence targeting submit certification seven days determination requires certifications submitted court review authorizes dni direct electronic communication service provider immediately provide government information facilities assistance necessary accomplish acquisition maintain security procedures records concerning acquisition outlines legal procedures respect directive challenges standards review enforcement appeals provides judicial review certifications targeting minimization procedures review court rulings foreign_intelligence_surveillance_court_of_review certiorari supreme_court outlines conditions dni court replace targeting acquisition effect enactment act acquisition authorized act reauthorize current acquisition procedures guidelines act maintenance security records proceedings respect acquisition applications orders determinations requires dni months assess compliance required targeting minimization procedures submit assessment results court intelligence judiciary committees authorizes inspectors general department_of_justice doj elements authorized acquire foreign intelligence information review agency element compliance procedures guidelines provide review results court dni intelligence judiciary committees requires head element conducting acquisition foreign intelligence information annually review acquisitions report review results court dni intelligence judiciary committees jurisdiction approving targeting person located outside united_states acquisition information conducted united_states requires application acquisition federal officer approved contain certain requirements including target believed foreign power agent officer employee foreign power provides judicial review court order approving acquisition makes approval orders effective days authorized day renewals allows authorize emergency acquisition target certain circumstances including determining emergency exists informing court judge determination applying seven days court order authorizing surveillance provides similar court jurisdiction outlines similar procedures acquisition emergency acquisition physical search authorizes joint applications concurrent approvals requests acquisitions proposed conducted inside outside united_states concurrent authorizations electronic surveillance physical searches directs report semiannually intelligence judiciary committees concerning implementation acquisition requirements sec states express statutory authorization fisa procedures chapters wire electronic communications interception interception oral communications stored wire electronic communications transactional records access pen registers federal criminal code shall exclusive means electronic surveillance interception domestic wire oral electronic communications conducted sec requires submit semiannually intelligence committees copies orders court foreign_intelligence_surveillance_court_of_review include significant construction interpretation fisa including orders issued year period enactment act allows redaction submitted materials protection national security sec revises provisions concerning application issuance court orders including provisions concerning paperwork requirements government officials authorize fisa actions sec allows authorize emergency employment electronic surveillance things determines emergency exists informs court judge determination applies court order authorizing surveillance sec provides similar revisions outlines similar procedures sections emergency employment physical searches sec requires authorizing installation use pen register trap trace device emergency basis apply court authorization order seven days current law requires hours emergency installation use sec authorizes court sit banc necessary secure maintain uniformity court decisions proceeding involves question exceptional importance sec directs inspectors general doj office_of_the_dni national_security_agency nsa element participated president program authorized president period beginning september ending january including program commonly known terrorist_surveillance_program conduct review things establishment implementation product use product program provide interim final review report intelligence judiciary committees allows conjunction reviews expedited security clearances hiring necessary additional personnel sec authorizes acquisition foreign intelligence information entity substantially composed persons engaged international proliferation weapons mass destruction sec provides year statute limitations respect offenses fisa title protection persons assisting government sec directs court concerned permit government intervene federal state civil suit person including electronic communication service provider landlord custodian providing surveillance assistance requested element allows party including intervening party submit evidence respect privilege based state secrets classified information asserted requires court review act appropriately evidence requires action alleging person provided assistance period september january provide court assistance request directive related allegations title iii commission sec establishes legislative branch commission examine report president congress intelligence collection programs activities inside united_states persons effect september requires protection national security carrying commission duties authorizes commission submit interim reports terminates commission days final report authorizes appropriations title provisions sec provides severability protections act amendments sec repeals fisa provisions inconsistent provisions act sec outlines transition procedures sec states act amendments shall construed prohibit surveillance grant rights alien permitted remain united_states sec states act amendments shall construed prohibit conducting lawful surveillance necessary prevent osama_bin_laden al_qaeda terrorist terrorist organization united_states person ally ensure safety security officer employee government involved protecting national security protect united_states person ally threats posed weapons mass destruction threats national security


Summary: Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Improvement and Enhancement Act of 2007 - Prescribes the federal law provisions governing domestic electronic surveillance. Directs the President to brief each member of the congressional intelligence committees on: (1) the Terrorist Surveillance Program of the National Security Agency (NSA); and (2) any program which involves the electronic surveillance of U.S. persons in the United States for foreign intelligence purposes which is conducted by any federal department or entity without fully complying with the prescribed federal law provisions. Amends the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (FISA) concerning electronic surveillance to: (1) extend the period for the application for orders for emergency electronic surveillance; (2) increase the number of judges with jurisdiction to hear applications for and grant orders approving electronic surveillance within the United States; and (3) provide for the acquisition of foreign communications between or among non-U.S. persons. Provides for the implementation of a document management system for, and authorizes additional personnel for the preparation and consideration of, electronic surveillance applications. Expands electronic surveillance authority under specified conditions, including when Congress is unable to convene because of an attack upon the United States. Repeals the Protect America Act. States that on December 31, 2009: (1) this Act shall cease to have effect; and (2) the provisions of law amended by this Act are amended to read as they read before this Act's enactment.

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Summary: Supporting Prosecutions of International Espionage Schemes Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code to: (1) revise criminal prohibitions against unauthorized gathering and disclosure of national defense information and recklessly losing such information; (2) increase maximum prison terms for the crimes of misprision of treason, rebellion, and thefts of classified information and financial records by computer; (3) impose a fine and/or prison term of up to 30 years for damaging or impeding the operation of a nuclear facility or attempting or conspiring to do so; and (4) impose a fine and/or prison term of up to 20 years for violations of certain export control requirements.Directs the Attorney General to: (1) notify appropriate officials at the Departments of Homeland Security (DHS), State, and Commerce of any indictments, convictions, or dispositions of any criminal investigations under the Arms Export Control Act or the Export Administration Act; (2) develop an Internet import and export control database; and (3) provide technical assistance to investigators and prosecutors to improve and increase enforcement and prosecution of export control laws.

supporting prosecutions international espionage schemes act amends federal criminal code revise criminal prohibitions unauthorized gathering disclosure national defense information recklessly losing information increase maximum prison terms crimes treason thefts classified information financial records computer impose fine prison term years damaging impeding operation nuclear facility attempting conspiring impose fine prison term years violations certain export control requirements directs attorney general notify appropriate officials dhs state commerce convictions dispositions criminal investigations arms export control act export administration act develop internet import export control database provide technical assistance investigators prosecutors improve increase enforcement prosecution export control laws


Summary: Detainee Interrogation Recording Act of 2007 - Requires the President to take such actions as are necessary, in accordance with specified laws and treaties, to ensure the videotaping of each strategic interrogation and other pertinent interaction between detainees or prisoners under the effective control of the U.S. and members of the Armed Forces, U.S. intelligence operatives, or U.S. contractors. Directs the President to provide for the appropriate classification of videotapes or recordings made under that requirement. Requires such videotapes to be made available, under seal if appropriate, to both prosecution and defense attorneys to the extent that they are material to any military or civilian criminal proceeding. Defines strategic interrogation as an interrogation at: (1) a corps or theater-level detention facility; or (2) a detention facility outside of the area where the detainee or prisoner was initially captured, including one owned, operated, borrowed, or leased by the U.S. government and a detention facility of a foreign government. Prohibits construing this Act to require videotaping during direct tactical combat operations. Requires the President to ensure that representatives of the Red Cross and the Red Crescent are granted access to detainees or prisoners in the custody or effective control of the Armed Forces. Directs the Judge Advocates General to jointly develop guidelines to ensure that the videotaping required by this Act is sufficiently expansive to prevent any abuse of detainees and prisoners and violations of specified laws and treaties.

detainee interrogation recording act requires president actions necessary accordance specified laws treaties ensure strategic interrogation pertinent interaction detainees prisoners effective control members armed_forces intelligence contractors directs president provide appropriate classification recordings requirement requires available seal appropriate prosecution defense attorneys extent material military civilian criminal proceeding defines strategic interrogation interrogation corps theater level detention facility detention facility outside area detainee prisoner initially captured including owned operated borrowed leased government detention facility foreign government prohibits construing act require direct tactical combat operations requires president ensure representatives granted access detainees prisoners custody effective control armed_forces directs judge advocates general jointly develop guidelines ensure required act sufficiently prevent abuse detainees prisoners violations specified laws treaties


Summary: Federal Agency Data Protection Act - (Sec. 3) Defines "personally identifiable information" as any information about an individual maintained by a federal agency, including information about the individual's education, finances, medical, criminal, or employment history, that can be used to distinguish or trace such individual's identity or that is otherwise linked or linkable to the individual. (Sec. 4) Includes within the information security duties of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB): (1) reviewing agency information security programs, including plans and schedules, developed on the basis of priorities for addressing levels of identified risk, for conducting testing and evaluation and remedial action to address deficiencies; (2) establishing minimum requirements for the protection of personally identifiable information maintained in or transmitted by mobile digital devices, including requirements for the use of technologies that efficiently and effectively render information unusable by unauthorized persons; (3) requiring agencies to comply with minimally acceptable system configuration requirements consistent with best practices, including checklists developed under the Cyber Security Research and Development Act by the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and minimally acceptable requirements for periodic testing and evaluation of the implementation of such configuration requirements; (4) ensuring that agency contracts for the provision of information technology products or services include requirements for contractors to meet such configuration requirements; and (5) ensuring the establishment of contract requirements to ensure compliance with this Act with regard to providing security for information and information systems used or operated by an agency contractor or other organization on the agency's behalf.(Sec. 5) Requires agencies to include in their information security programs: (1) policies and procedures that ensure compliance with minimally acceptable system configuration requirements as required by the Director (currently, the agency); (2) periodic testing and evaluation of the effectiveness of information security policies, procedures, and practices as approved by the Director that include testing of systems operated by an agency contractor; and (3) plans and procedures for ensuring the adequacy of information security protections for systems maintaining or transmitting personally identifiable information, including requirements for maintaining a current inventory of such systems, implementing information security requirements for mobile digital devices maintaining or transmitting such information, and developing, implementing, and overseeing remediation plans to address vulnerabilities in information security protections. Allows testing requirements to be satisfied by independent testing, evaluation, or audits.(Sec. 6) Requires the Director to report to Congress on a summary of information security breaches reported by agencies to the Director and the federal information security incident center.Requires the Director to oversee the establishment of policies, procedures, and standards for agencies to follow in the event of a breach involving the disclosure of personally identifiable information, specifically including: (1) a requirement for timely notice to those individuals whose information could be compromised, except when the breach does not create a reasonable risk of identity theft, fraud, or other unlawful conduct or of other harm to the individual; (2) guidance regarding whether additional special actions are necessary and appropriate, including data breach analysis, fraud resolution services, identify theft insurance, and credit protection or monitoring services; and (3) a requirement for the timely reporting of such breaches to the Director and federal information security center.Requires agency heads to delegate to their Chief Information Officer the authority to ensure compliance and to enforce information security requirements, including developing and maintaining an inventory of personal computers laptops or hardware containing personally identifiable information.Requires agencies to include in their information security programs: (1) procedures for notifying individuals whose personally identifiable information may have been compromised or accessed following a breach; and (2) procedures for the timely reporting of breaches involving personally identifiable information.Includes among functions of Chief Human Capital Officers the prescription of policies and procedures for exit interviews of employees, including a full accounting of all federal personal property assigned. (Sec. 7) Requires agency heads to implement expeditiously and revise as necessary a plan to ensure the security and privacy of information collected or maintained by or on behalf of agencies from the risks posed by certain peer-to-peer file sharing programs. Requires the Comptroller General to review and report to specified congressional committees on the adequacy of such plans. (Sec. 8) Requires audits (currently, evaluations are required) of agency information programs and practices to determine whether information security controls are effective.(Sec. 9) Amends the E-Government Act of 2002 to require the Director to develop best practices for agencies to follow in conducting privacy impact assessments.

protection act sec defines personally identifiable information information individual maintained federal agency including information individual education finances medical criminal employment history distinguish trace individual identity linked individual sec includes information security duties director office_of_management_and_budget omb reviewing agency information security programs including plans schedules developed basis priorities addressing levels identified risk conducting testing evaluation remedial action address deficiencies establishing minimum requirements protection personally identifiable information maintained transmitted mobile digital devices including requirements use technologies efficiently effectively render information unusable unauthorized persons requiring agencies comply minimally acceptable system configuration requirements consistent best practices including checklists developed director national_institute_of_standards_and_technology minimally acceptable requirements periodic testing evaluation implementation configuration requirements ensuring agency contracts provision information technology products services include requirements contractors meet configuration requirements ensuring establishment contract requirements ensure compliance act regard providing security information information systems operated agency contractor organization agency requires agencies include information security programs policies procedures ensure compliance minimally acceptable system configuration requirements required director currently agency periodic testing evaluation effectiveness information security policies procedures practices approved director include testing systems operated agency contractor plans procedures ensuring adequacy information security protections systems maintaining transmitting personally identifiable information including requirements maintaining current inventory systems implementing information security requirements mobile digital devices maintaining transmitting information developing implementing overseeing remediation plans address vulnerabilities information security protections allows testing requirements satisfied independent testing evaluation requires director report congress summary information security breaches reported agencies director federal information security incident center requires director oversee establishment policies procedures standards agencies follow event breach involving disclosure personally identifiable information specifically including requirement timely notice individuals information compromised breach create reasonable risk identity theft fraud unlawful conduct harm individual guidance additional special actions necessary appropriate including data breach analysis fraud resolution services identify theft insurance credit protection monitoring services requirement timely reporting breaches director federal information security center requires agency heads delegate chief information officer authority ensure compliance enforce information security requirements including developing maintaining inventory personal computers hardware containing personally identifiable information requires agencies include information security programs procedures notifying individuals personally identifiable information compromised accessed following breach procedures timely reporting breaches involving personally identifiable information includes functions chief human capital officers prescription policies procedures exit interviews employees including accounting federal personal property assigned sec requires agency heads implement expeditiously revise necessary plan ensure security privacy information collected maintained behalf agencies risks posed certain peer peer file sharing programs requires comptroller general review report specified congressional committees adequacy plans sec requires audits currently evaluations required agency information programs practices determine information security controls amends government act require director develop best practices agencies follow conducting privacy impact assessments


Summary: Amends the Protect America Act of 2007 (currently set to expire on February 1, 2008) to extend its authority for 15 days.

amends protect america act currently set expire february extend authority days


Summary: Department of Homeland Security Component Privacy Officer Act of 2008 - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate a full-time privacy official for each of the following Department of Homeland Security (DHS) components: (1) the Transportation Security Administration (TSA); (2) the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS); (3) Customs and Border Protection (CBP); (4) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE); (5) the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); (6) the Coast Guard; (7) the Directorate of Science and Technology; (8) the Office of Intelligence and Analysis; and (9) the Directorate for National Protection and Programs. Grants each component's privacy official primary responsibility for implementing the privacy policy for DHS established by DHS's privacy officer.Requires each designated privacy official to report directly to both the component head and DHS's privacy officer. Lists the responsibilities of each component privacy official, including: (1) serving as DHS's privacy officer's main point of contact at the component to implement that officer's policies and directives; (2) advising the component head on privacy considerations when any law, regulation, or guideline is proposed, developed, or implemented; (3) assuring that the use of technologies sustains or enhances privacy protections; (4) identifying privacy issues related to component programs; (5) monitoring the component's compliance with all applicable federal privacy laws and regulations; (6) assisting in drafting and reviewing privacy impact assessments, privacy threshold assessments, and system of records notices; (7) implementing and monitoring privacy training for component employees and contractors in coordination with DHS's privacy officer; and (8) providing DHS's privacy officer with written materials and information regarding the relevant activities of the component, including privacy violations and abuse, that are needed to successfully prepare reports for Congress and on behalf of DHS.Directs each component head to ensure that the component's privacy official: (1) has the information, resources, and access to material and personnel necessary to fulfill his or her responsibilities; (2) is advised of proposed policy changes and the development of new programs, regulations, procedures, or guidelines during the planning stages; and (3) is included in decision-making.

Civil rights and liberties, minority issues

officer act amends homeland security act direct secretary homeland_security designate time privacy official following department_of_homeland_security dhs components transportation_security_administration tsa customs border protection cbp immigration customs enforcement ice federal_emergency_management_agency fema coast_guard grants component privacy official primary responsibility implementing privacy policy dhs established dhs privacy officer requires designated privacy official report directly component head dhs privacy officer lists responsibilities component privacy official including serving dhs privacy officer main point contact component implement officer policies directives advising component head privacy considerations law regulation guideline proposed developed implemented assuring use technologies enhances privacy protections identifying privacy issues related component programs monitoring component compliance applicable federal privacy laws regulations assisting reviewing privacy impact assessments privacy threshold assessments system records notices implementing monitoring privacy training component employees contractors coordination dhs privacy officer providing dhs privacy officer written materials information relevant activities component including privacy violations abuse needed successfully prepare reports congress behalf component head ensure component privacy official information resources access material personnel necessary fulfill responsibilities advised proposed policy changes development new programs regulations procedures guidelines planning stages included decision making


Summary: Amends the Protect America Act of 2007 (currently set to expire on February 16, 2008) to extend its authority for 21days.

amends protect america act currently set expire february extend authority


Summary: Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 Amendments Act of 2008 or FISA Amendments Act of 2008 - Amends the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (FISA) to authorize the Attorney General (AG) and Director of National Intelligence (DNI) to jointly authorize, for periods up to one year, the targeting (electronic surveillance) of persons located outside the United States in order to acquire foreign intelligence information, under specified limitations and requirements. Authorizes the AG and DNI to direct an electronic communication service provider to: (1) immediately provide the government with all information, facilities, and assistance necessary to accomplish an acquisition of communications; and (2) maintain under security procedures any records concerning such acquisition. Requires the AG and DNI, at least every six months, to: (1) assess compliance with required targeting and minimization procedures; and (2) submit assessment results to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (Court) and the congressional intelligence committees. States that FISA and the procedures of chapters 119 (Wire and Electronic Communications Interception and Interception of Oral Communications), 121 (Stored Wire and Electronic Communications and Transactional Records Access), and 206 (Pen Registers and Trap and Trace Devices) of the federal criminal code shall be the exclusive means by which electronic surveillance and the interception of domestic wire, oral, or electronic communications may be conducted. Allows the AG to authorize the emergency employment of electronic surveillance if the AG, among other things: (1) determines that an emergency exists; (2) informs a Court judge of such determination; and (3) applies for a Court order authorizing such surveillance. Requires the AG, after authorizing the installation and use of a pen register or trap and trace device on an emergency basis, to apply to the Court for an authorization order within seven days (current law requires 48 hours) after the emergency installation and use. Authorizes the Court to sit en banc when: (1) necessary to secure or maintain uniformity of Court decisions; or (2) the proceeding involves a question of exceptional importance. Authorizes the acquisition of foreign intelligence information in order to prevent the international proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. Prohibits: (1) civil actions against a communication service provider, or individual other than such a provider, furnishing surveillance assistance requested from an element of the intelligence community; and (2) a state from conducting investigations, imposing sanctions, or commencing or maintaining a civil action or other proceeding against a provider furnishing requested assistance.

foreign intelligence surveillance act amendments act fisa amendments act amends foreign intelligence surveillance act fisa authorize attorney general director national_intelligence dni jointly authorize periods year targeting electronic surveillance persons located outside united_states order acquire foreign intelligence information specified limitations requirements authorizes dni direct electronic communication service provider immediately provide government information facilities assistance necessary accomplish acquisition communications maintain security procedures records concerning acquisition requires dni months assess compliance required targeting minimization procedures submit assessment results foreign_intelligence_surveillance_court court congressional intelligence committees states fisa procedures chapters wire electronic communications interception interception oral communications stored wire electronic communications transactional records access pen registers federal criminal code shall exclusive means electronic surveillance interception domestic wire oral electronic communications conducted allows authorize emergency employment electronic surveillance things determines emergency exists informs court judge determination applies court order authorizing surveillance requires authorizing installation use pen register trap trace device emergency basis apply court authorization order seven days current law requires hours emergency installation use authorizes court sit banc necessary secure maintain uniformity court decisions proceeding involves question exceptional importance authorizes acquisition foreign intelligence information order prevent international proliferation weapons mass destruction prohibits civil actions communication service provider individual provider furnishing surveillance assistance requested element intelligence community state conducting investigations imposing sanctions commencing maintaining civil action proceeding provider furnishing requested assistance


Summary: Prohibits funds from being obligated or otherwise made available for an item (earmark) listed in the joint explanatory statement accompanying the conference report on H.R. 2082 (Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008) of the 110th Congress (H. Rept. 110-478) in compliance with Rule XXI (Restrictions on Certain Bills) of the Rules of the House of Representatives and Rule XLIV (Congressionally Directed Spending and Related Items) of the Standing Rules of the Senate, unless the President certifies that amounts would be obligated for such item without regard to its appearance in such statement. (Thus, rescinds earmarks designated in such Act.)

prohibits funds obligated available item earmark listed joint explanatory statement accompanying conference report intelligence authorization act fiscal year compliance rule xxi restrictions rules house_of_representatives rule congressionally directed spending related items standing rules senate president certifies amounts obligated item regard appearance statement rescinds earmarks designated act