Summary: Information Technology (IT) Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2009 - (Sec. 3) Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to ensure the effective operation and quarterly updating of a website that includes: (1) information on the accurate cost, schedule, and performance of all major information technology (IT) investments reported in a manner consistent with policy established by OMB on the use of earned-value management data; (2) a graphical depiction of trend information since the commencement of the investment; (3) a clear delineation of major IT investments that have experienced cost, schedule, or performance variance greater than 10% over their life cycle; (4) the reasons the investment deviated from the benchmark established at project commencement; and (5) the number of times and the dates investments were re-baselined. (Sec. 4) Requires each Chief Information Officer of an executive department that is primarily responsible for the IT investment project under review to identify and designate as core projects the major IT investments that are most critical. Requires the project manager for an IT investment project to submit to the Chief Information Officer, after each fiscal quarter or upon determining that a project has significantly or grossly deviated from its baseline, information that includes: (1) a description of the cost, schedule, and performance of such projects; (2) the current cost, schedule, and performance status of all projects previously identified as significantly or grossly deviated from the original baseline; and (3) any corrective actions taken. Requires the Chief Information Officer to: (1) determine if any project has significantly or grossly deviated; and (2) report such determination to the agency head, appropriate congressional committees, the Director, and the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Requires reports and other information required under this Act to be submitted through the website in a manner consistent with guidance from OMB to satisfy reporting requirements and to reduce paperwork. Makes other specified requirements applicable to the IT investment projects of the Department of Defense (DOD). Requires the agency head to: (1) develop and implement a remedial action plan; (2) report annually to OMB; and (3) establish a program to improve the IT processes overseen by the Chief Information Officer. Requires the Director to report annually to Congress on the status and implementation of the program. (Sec. 5) Directs the Secretary of Defense to establish a program to improve the planning and oversight processes for the acquisition of major automated information systems by DOD, which shall include: (1) a documented process for IT acquisition planning, requirements development and management, project management and oversight, earned value management, and risk management; (2) the development of appropriate metrics that can be implemented and monitored on a real-time basis for performance measurement of processes and development status of investments in major automated information system programs, continuous process improvement of the program, and achievement of program and investment outcomes; (3) a process to ensure that key program personnel have an appropriate level of experience, training, and education in the planning, acquisition, execution, management, and oversight of IT systems; (4) a process to ensure that military departments and defense agencies adhere to established processes and requirements relating to the planning, acquisition, execution, management, and oversight of IT programs and developments; and (5) a process under which an appropriate DOD official may intervene or terminate the funding of an IT investment at risk of not achieving major project milestones. Sets forth annual reporting requirements. (Sec. 6) Requires the Director to: (1) assist agencies in avoiding significant and gross deviations in the cost, schedule, and performance of IT investment projects; and (2) promulgate policy and guidance for the head of each federal agency that establishes procedures for the creation of a small group of individuals to carry out that purpose, referred to as the IT SWAT Team. (Sec. 7) Requires: (1) the Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to develop policy and guidance for agencies to develop a program to recognize excellent performance by federal employees in the acquisition of information systems and IT; and (2) the Director of OMB to establish policies and guidance for agencies to reward employees pursuant to the program by awarding cash bonuses, promotions, and other nonmonetary awards and/or by publicizing acquisition accomplishments by individual employees.

investment oversight enhancement waste prevention act sec requires director office_of_management_and_budget omb ensure effective operation quarterly updating website includes information accurate cost schedule performance major information technology investments reported manner consistent policy established omb use earned value management data trend information commencement investment clear delineation major investments experienced cost schedule performance variance greater life cycle reasons investment benchmark established project commencement number times dates investments sec requires chief information officer executive department primarily responsible investment project review identify designate core projects major investments critical requires project manager investment project submit chief information officer fiscal quarter determining project significantly grossly baseline information includes description cost schedule performance projects current cost schedule performance status projects previously identified significantly grossly original baseline corrective actions taken requires chief information officer determine project significantly grossly report determination agency head appropriate congressional committees director government_accountability_office gao requires reports information required act submitted website manner consistent guidance omb satisfy reporting requirements reduce paperwork makes specified requirements applicable investment projects department_of_defense dod requires agency head develop implement remedial action plan report annually omb establish program improve processes overseen chief information officer requires director report annually congress status implementation program sec directs secretary defense establish program improve planning oversight processes acquisition major automated information systems dod shall include documented process acquisition planning requirements development management project management oversight earned value management risk management development appropriate metrics implemented monitored real time basis performance measurement processes development status investments major automated information system programs continuous process improvement program achievement program investment outcomes process ensure key program personnel appropriate level experience training education planning acquisition execution management oversight systems process ensure military departments defense agencies adhere established processes requirements relating planning acquisition execution management oversight programs developments process appropriate dod official intervene terminate funding investment risk achieving major project milestones sets forth annual reporting requirements sec requires director assist agencies avoiding significant gross deviations cost schedule performance investment projects promulgate policy guidance head federal agency establishes procedures creation small group individuals carry purpose referred sec requires director develop policy guidance agencies develop program recognize excellent performance federal employees acquisition information systems director omb establish policies guidance agencies reward employees pursuant program awarding cash bonuses promotions nonmonetary awards acquisition accomplishments individual employees


Summary: United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 or the U.S. ICE Act of 2009 - Replaces two subchapters of federal law on information security with provisions to establish in the Executive Office of the President the National Office for Cyberspace (Office) to serve as the principal office for coordinating an assured, reliable, secure, and survivable global information and communications infrastructure and related capabilities. Requires the Office's director to develop and implement a comprehensive national cyberspace strategy. Authorizes the Office, not withstanding any provision of law or policy, to direct the sponsorship of security clearances for federal officers and employees whose responsibilities involve critical national security infrastructure. Requires the Office to: (1) oversee the implementation of policies, standards, and guidelines on information security; and (2) require agencies to identify and provide appropriate information security protections. Makes the head of each agency responsible for providing appropriate information security protections. Requires each agency to have an annual independent information security effectiveness evaluation. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to prescribe guidelines and compulsory standards for information systems, including national security systems. Allows the President to disapprove or change the guidelines and standards. Allows the Office and the head of an agency to use more stringent standards. Requires each agency to coordinate with the United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT). Allows US-CERT's director, notwithstanding any law or policy, to direct the sponsorship of the security clearances for federal officers and employees whose responsibilities involve critical national security infrastructure. Requires the components of each executive branch department or agency (except the Department of Defense or any such component performing any national security function) to establish an automated reporting mechanism allowing its chief information security officer and security operations center at the agency level to implement and monitor the component's security policies, procedures, and controls.

enhancement act ice act replaces federal law information security provisions establish executive_office president serve principal office coordinating assured reliable secure global information communications infrastructure related capabilities requires office director develop implement comprehensive national cyberspace strategy authorizes office provision law policy direct sponsorship security clearances federal officers employees responsibilities involve critical national security infrastructure requires office oversee implementation policies standards guidelines information security require agencies identify provide appropriate information security protections makes head agency responsible providing appropriate information security protections requires agency annual independent information security effectiveness evaluation directs secretary commerce prescribe guidelines compulsory standards information systems including national security systems allows president disapprove change guidelines standards allows office head agency use stringent standards requires agency coordinate director notwithstanding law policy direct sponsorship security clearances federal officers employees responsibilities involve critical national security infrastructure requires components executive branch department agency department_of_defense component performing national security function establish automated reporting mechanism allowing chief information security officer security operations center agency level implement monitor component security policies procedures controls


Summary: Correction of Long-Standing Errors in Agencies' Unsustainable Procurements Act of 2009 or the CLEAN-UP Act - Requires executive agencies to ensure that: (1) inherently governmental functions, functions closely related to such functions, and mission-essential functions are performed by federal employees; (2) other functions are performed by the more efficient form of personnel, whether federal employees, contractors, or military personnel; and (3) consideration is given to using federal employees to perform new functions on a regular basis. Requires each agency head to submit to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB): (1) an annual report on service contracts for new work; (2) a Functions At Risk Report that describes those functions required to be performed by federal employees that are actually performed by contractors (requires agencies to reduce the total number of contractor employees described in that Report by 70% within six years); and (3) a strategic human capital plan to ensure the capability of the agency's federal employee workforce to perform agency functions. Prohibits an agency from conducting a public-private competition for any function that such plan identifies as experiencing a gap in its federal employee workforce. Requires agencies subject to the Federal Activities Inventory Reform Act of 1998 (other than the Department of Defense [DOD]) to: (1) submit an annual inventory of activities performed pursuant to contracts for services; (2) review those contracts and identify activities that should be considered for conversion to performance by civilian employees; and (3) develop a plan for such conversion by June 30 of the following year. Authorizes agency heads to expedite the hiring of certain professionals in shortage category positions. Requires the Director to: (1) develop guidelines for the establishment of business process re-engineering projects; and (2) conduct annual performance reviews of such projects that are ongoing. Sets forth revisions, requirements, and restrictions applicable to studies and public-private competitions for the conversion of agency functions to contractor performance pursuant to OMB Circular A-76.

correction long standing errors agencies unsustainable procurements act clean act requires executive agencies ensure inherently governmental functions functions closely related functions mission essential functions performed federal employees functions performed efficient form personnel federal employees contractors military personnel consideration given federal employees perform new functions regular basis requires agency head submit director office_of_management_and_budget omb annual report service contracts new work functions risk report describes functions required performed federal employees actually performed contractors requires agencies reduce total number contractor employees described report years strategic human capital plan ensure capability agency federal employee workforce perform agency functions prohibits agency conducting public private competition function plan identifies experiencing gap federal employee workforce requires agencies subject department_of_defense dod submit annual inventory activities performed pursuant contracts services review contracts identify activities considered conversion performance civilian employees develop plan conversion june following year authorizes agency heads expedite hiring certain professionals shortage category positions requires director develop guidelines establishment business process engineering projects conduct annual performance reviews projects ongoing sets forth revisions requirements restrictions applicable studies public private competitions conversion agency functions contractor performance pursuant omb circular a-76


Summary: United States Authorization and Sunset Commission Act of 2009 - Establishes the United States Authorization and Sunset Commission, to be comprised of four Representatives and four Senators. Requires the Commission to submit to Congress, not later than 18 months after this Act's enactment and at least once every 10 years thereafter, a legislative proposal (referred to as the Commission Schedule and Review bill) that includes a schedule of review and abolishment of agencies and programs. Requires such schedule to provide a time line for the Commission's review and proposed abolishment of: (1) at least 25% (as measured in dollars) of unauthorized agencies or programs; and (2) if applicable, at least 25% of the programs identified by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) through its Program Assessment Rating Tool program (or similar review program) as ineffective or results not demonstrated. Requires agencies performing similar or related functions to be reviewed concurrently.Sets forth review criteria. Requires the Commission to submit to the Congress and the President every two years a report that analyzes and includes (as appropriate) proposals and legislative provisions to reauthorize, reorganize, consolidate, expand, or transfer each agency and program scheduled for review. Provides for expedited congressional consideration of a resulting bill.

sunset commission act establishes comprised representatives senators requires commission submit congress later months act enactment years legislative proposal referred commission schedule review bill includes schedule review abolishment agencies programs requires schedule provide time line commission review proposed abolishment measured dollars unauthorized agencies programs applicable programs identified office_of_management_and_budget omb program assessment rating tool program similar review program ineffective results demonstrated requires agencies performing similar related functions reviewed concurrently sets forth review criteria requires commission submit congress president years report analyzes includes appropriate proposals legislative provisions reauthorize reorganize consolidate expand transfer agency program scheduled review provides expedited congressional consideration resulting bill


Summary: Government Charge Card Abuse Prevention Act of 2009 - Requires each executive agency, except for the Department of Defense (DOD), to establish and maintain specified safeguards and internal controls for official purchase cards and convenience checks, including measures to ensure that: (1) records are kept of each card holder and applicable transaction limits; (2) rebates and refunds based on prompt payment, sales volume, or other agency actions on card accounts are reviewed for accuracy; (3) periodic reviews are performed to determine whether each cardholder needs a card; (4) effective systems, techniques, and technologies are used to prevent or identify fraudulent purchases; and (5) steps are taken to recover the cost of erroneous, improper, or illegal purchases made with a purchase card or convenience check through salary offsets. Establishes similar requirements for DOD.Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to review existing guidance and prescribe additional guidance governing the implementation of the safeguards and internal controls. Requires each agency head to provide for appropriate adverse personnel actions or other punishment, including dismissal, in cases where employees violate agency policies implementing the guidance or make improper, erroneous, or illegal purchases. Requires the guidance to direct each agency head with more than $10 million in purchase card spending annually and each Inspector General to jointly report to the Director on such violations semiannually.Lists actions that each agency Inspector General should take, including to conduct periodic assessments of agency purchase card or convenience check programs to identify and analyze risks of illegal, improper, or erroneous purchases and payments in order to develop a plan for periodic audits of transactions.Amends the Travel and Transportation Reform Act of 1998 to require each agency to establish safeguards and internal controls over federal contractor-issued travel charge cards to ensure the proper, efficient, and effective use of such cards.Requires agencies that have employees who use a travel charge card that is billed directly to the U.S. government to establish and maintain specified internal control activities, including requirements to: (1) compare items submitted on an employee's travel voucher with items paid for using a centrally billed account on any related travel; (2) dispute unallowable and erroneous charges and track disputed transactions to ensure appropriate resolution; and (3) submit requests to servicing airlines for refunds for fully or partially unused tickets and to track unused tickets to ensure appropriate resolution.

government charge card abuse prevention act requires executive agency department_of_defense dod establish maintain specified safeguards internal controls official purchase cards convenience checks including measures ensure records kept card holder applicable transaction limits rebates refunds based prompt payment sales volume agency actions card accounts reviewed accuracy periodic reviews performed determine cardholder needs card effective systems techniques technologies prevent identify fraudulent purchases steps taken recover cost erroneous improper illegal purchases purchase card convenience check salary offsets establishes similar requirements director office_of_management_and_budget omb review existing guidance prescribe additional guidance governing implementation safeguards internal controls requires agency head provide appropriate adverse personnel actions punishment including dismissal cases employees violate agency policies implementing guidance improper erroneous illegal purchases requires guidance direct agency head million purchase card spending annually inspector general jointly report director violations semiannually lists actions agency inspector general including conduct periodic assessments agency purchase card convenience check programs identify analyze risks illegal improper erroneous purchases payments order develop plan periodic audits transactions amends travel transportation reform act require agency establish safeguards internal controls federal contractor issued travel charge cards ensure proper efficient effective use cards requires agencies employees use travel charge card billed directly government establish maintain specified internal control activities including requirements compare items submitted employee travel voucher items paid centrally billed account related travel dispute unallowable erroneous charges track disputed transactions ensure appropriate resolution submit requests servicing airlines refunds fully partially unused tickets track unused tickets ensure appropriate resolution


Summary: Agency Administrative Expenses Reduction Act of 2009 - Requires all executive branch agencies, excluding the District of Columbia government, to include a separate category for administrative expenses when submitting their appropriation requests to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for FY2010-FY2013. Directs each agency to submit a budget to OMB for administrative expenses that reflects a reduction from its FY2009 requests for such expenses of: (1) at least 3% for FY2010; (2) 6% for FY2011; (3) 9% for FY2012; and (4) 11% for FY2013. Requires the Director of OMB to review an agency's request for administrative expenses. Authorizes the Director to reduce such a request in the budget of any noncompliant agency to achieve the appropriate reduction.

agency administrative expenses reduction act requires executive branch agencies excluding district_of_columbia government include separate category administrative expenses submitting appropriation requests office_of_management_and_budget omb fy2010 fy2013 directs agency submit budget omb administrative expenses reflects reduction fy2009 requests expenses fy2010 fy2011 fy2012 fy2013 requires director omb review agency request administrative expenses authorizes director reduce request budget noncompliant agency achieve appropriate reduction


Summary: National Language Act of 2009 - Requires: (1) English to be the national language of the federal government; and (2) the federal government to preserve and enhance the role of English as the national language. Provides that no person has a right, entitlement, or claim to have the federal government act, communicate, perform or provide services, or provide materials in any language other than English, unless specifically provided by statute.Makes the English language version of a government form issued in a language other than English the sole authority for legal purposes.Declares that this Act does not prohibit the use of a language other than English.

national language act requires english national language federal government federal government preserve enhance role english national language provides person right entitlement claim federal government act communicate perform provide services provide materials language english specifically provided statute makes english language version government form issued language english sole authority legal purposes declares act prohibit use language english


Summary: Detainee Photographic Records Protection Act of 2009 - Requires the Secretary of Defense to submit a certification to the President for any photograph relating to the treatment of individuals engaged, captured, or detained after September 11, 2001, by the U.S. Armed Forces in operations outside of the United States if the Secretary determines that disclosure of such photograph would endanger U.S. citizens or members of the Armed Forces or U.S. government employees deployed outside the United States. Authorizes the Secretary to submit a renewal of a certification at any time. Provides that a certification or a renewal shall expire five years after submission. Exempts such a certified photograph from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.

detainee_photographic_records_protection_act requires secretary defense submit certification president photograph relating treatment individuals engaged captured detained september operations outside united_states secretary determines disclosure photograph endanger citizens members armed_forces government employees deployed outside united_states authorizes secretary submit renewal certification time provides certification renewal shall expire years submission exempts certified photograph disclosure freedom information act


Summary: Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) Reform Act of 2009 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to rename the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) the Medicare Payment and Access Commission, make it an independent executive branch (instead of a legislative branch) agency, and revise its membership requirements. Directs MedPAC to determine payment rates for items and services furnished under Medicare. Requires the Comptroller General to study and report annually to Congress on changes to payment policies under the Medicare program as a result of the amendments made by this Act. Makes it in order in the Senate or the House to consider any measure that would overrule a MedPAC determination with respect to such payments if three-fifths of the Members agree to such consideration. Authorizes MedPAC to advise the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Director of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), on priorities for health services research. Directs MedPAC to establish: (1) an office of ombudsman to handle complaints on the implementation of certain regulations; and (2) a council of health and economic advisers to advise it on its development, analyses, and implementation of payment policies. Establishes: (1) a consumer advisory council to advise MedPAC on the impact of Medicare payment policies on consumers; and (2) a federal health advisory council.

medicare_payment_advisory_commission medpac reform_act amends title xviii medicare social security act rename medicare_payment_advisory_commission medpac independent executive branch instead legislative branch agency revise membership requirements directs medpac determine payment rates items services furnished medicare requires comptroller general study report annually congress changes payment policies medicare program result amendments act makes order senate house consider measure medpac determination respect payments fifths members agree consideration authorizes medpac advise secretary health_and_human_services hhs director agency healthcare_research quality director national_institutes_of_health nih priorities health services research directs medpac establish office ombudsman handle complaints implementation certain regulations council health economic advisers advise development analyses implementation payment policies establishes consumer advisory council advise medpac impact medicare payment policies consumers federal health advisory council


Summary: Freedom from Government Competition Act of 2009 - Requires each executive or military department or independent establishment to obtain all goods and services necessary for or beneficial to the accomplishment of its authorized functions by procurement from private sources, except if: (1) such goods or services are required by law to be produced or performed by such agency; or (2) the head of the agency determines and certifies that federal production or performance is necessary for the national defense or homeland security, that a good or service is so inherently governmental in nature that it is in the public interest to require production or performance by government employees, or that there is no private source capable of providing the good or service. Requires such private sector provision of goods and services to be performed through: (1) the divestiture of federal involvement; (2) the award of a contract using competitive procedures; (3) converting an activity to performance by a qualified firm under at least 51% ownership by an Indian tribe or a Native Hawaiian Organization; or (4) conducting a public-private competitive sourcing analysis in accordance with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) procedures and determining that using the private sector is in the best interest of the United States and provides the best value to the taxpayer. Authorizes an agency head to utilize federal employees to provide goods or services previously provided by a private sector entity upon completion of a public-private competitive sourcing analysis and after determining that provision by federal employees provides the best value. Requires the Director to carry out a study, in conjunction with the Comptroller General, to evaluate the activities carried out in each agency.

freedom government competition act requires executive military department independent establishment obtain goods services necessary beneficial accomplishment authorized functions procurement private sources goods services required law produced performed agency head agency determines certifies federal production performance necessary national defense homeland security good service inherently governmental nature public interest require production performance government employees private source capable providing good service requires private sector provision goods services performed divestiture federal involvement award contract competitive procedures converting activity performance qualified firm ownership indian tribe conducting public private competitive sourcing analysis accordance office_of_management_and_budget omb procedures determining private sector best interest united_states provides best value taxpayer authorizes agency head utilize federal employees provide goods services previously provided private sector entity completion public private competitive sourcing analysis determining provision federal employees provides best value requires director carry study conjunction comptroller_general evaluate activities carried agency


Summary: Senior Executive Service Diversity Assurance Act of 2009 - Requires the Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to establish within OPM the Senior Executive Service Resource Office (SES Resource Office). Makes it the mission of the SES Resource Office to: (1) improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity of the Senior Executive Service (SES) through policy formulation and oversight; (2) advance the professionalism of the SES; and (3) recruit qualified individuals from appropriate sources to ensure that the SES is reflective of the nation's diversity. Sets forth the functions of the SES Resource Office with respect to the management, training, oversight, and recruitment activities of the SES. Revises the career appointments recruiting process to require agency heads to ensure diversity of executive resources boards and any subgroup or other evaluation panel related to the merit staffing process for career appointees by including members of racial and ethnic minority groups, women, and individuals with disabilities. Requires each federal agency to submit to OPM a plan to enhance and maximize opportunities for the advancement and appointment of minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities to the SES.

senior_executive_service diversity assurance act requires director establish opm makes mission improve efficiency effectiveness productivity senior_executive_service ses policy formulation oversight advance professionalism ses recruit qualified individuals appropriate sources ensure ses reflective nation diversity sets forth functions respect management training oversight recruitment activities ses revises career appointments recruiting process require agency heads ensure diversity executive resources boards subgroup evaluation panel related merit staffing process career appointees including members racial ethnic minority groups women individuals disabilities requires federal agency submit opm plan enhance maximize opportunities advancement appointment minorities women individuals disabilities ses


Summary: Government Ownership Exit Plan Act of 2009 - Prohibits the federal government from acquiring, directly or indirectly, any ownership interest in a troubled asset described in the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (EESA) that was purchased from a financial institution by the Secretary of the Treasury. Requires the Secretary to divest the government of any such interest not later than July 1, 2010, with exceptions allowing ownership interests of not more than six months if: (1) divestiture would have a significant adverse impact on taxpayers; and (2) there is a reasonable expectation that a waiver would allow recovery of the cost of acquiring such interest. Amends EESA to state that the limit of authority to purchase troubled assets is $700 billion (under current law, such limitation, reduced by $1.259 billion, is described as "outstanding at any one time"). Requires all repayments of obligations arising under EESA, and all proceeds from the sale of assets acquired by the government under that Act, to be paid into the general fund of the Treasury for reduction of the public debt. Makes it unlawful for an officer or employee of the executive branch to knowingly make, with the intent to influence, a communication regarding a significant management decision of a recipient of EESA assistance to any officer or employee of the recipient. Makes the Financial Stability Oversight Board responsible for reviewing the ownership interest termination provisions of this Act. Establishes requirements for reports by the Secretary on: (1) ownership interests; (2) plans for compliance with this Act, including for winding down and divestiture; and (3) ending conservatorship and direct ownership by the government of the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, respectively).

government ownership exit plan act prohibits federal government acquiring directly indirectly ownership interest troubled asset described emergency_economic_stabilization_act eesa purchased financial institution secretary treasury requires secretary divest government interest later july exceptions allowing ownership interests months divestiture significant adverse impact taxpayers reasonable expectation waiver allow recovery cost acquiring interest state limit authority purchase troubled assets billion current law limitation reduced billion described outstanding time requires repayments obligations arising eesa proceeds sale assets acquired government act paid general fund treasury reduction public debt makes unlawful officer employee executive branch knowingly intent influence communication significant management decision recipient eesa assistance officer employee recipient makes responsible reviewing ownership interest termination provisions act establishes requirements reports secretary ownership interests plans compliance act including winding divestiture ending conservatorship direct ownership government federal_national_mortgage_association federal_home_loan_mortgage_corporation fannie_mae freddie_mac respectively


Summary: Detainee Photographic Records Protection Act of 2009 - Requires the Secretary of Defense to: (1) submit a certification to the President for any photograph taken between September 11, 2001, and January 22, 2009, that relates to the treatment of individuals engaged, captured, or detained after September 11, 2001, by the U.S. Armed Forces in operations outside of the United States if the Secretary determines that disclosure of such photograph would endanger U.S. citizens or members of the Armed Forces or U.S. government employees deployed outside the United States; and (2) submit timely notice of such certification to Congress. Authorizes the Secretary to submit a renewal of a certification at any time. Provides that a certification or a renewal shall expire after three years. Exempts such a certified photograph from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), but does not preclude voluntary disclosure.

detainee_photographic_records_protection_act requires secretary defense submit certification president photograph taken september january relates treatment individuals engaged captured detained september operations outside united_states secretary determines disclosure photograph endanger citizens members armed_forces government employees deployed outside united_states submit timely notice certification congress authorizes secretary submit renewal certification time provides certification renewal shall expire years exempts certified photograph disclosure freedom information act foia preclude voluntary disclosure


Summary: Establishes the Commission on Congressional Budgetary Accountability and Review of Federal Agencies. Directs the President to designate two Commission co-chairpersons. Requires the Commission to: (1) establish a systematic method for assessing the effectiveness and accountability of agency programs; (2) divide such programs into four equal budgetary parts; (3) evaluate executive agencies and their programs identified in each unit identified in the assessment; and (4) submit to Congress each of the next four years a plan recommending agencies and programs that should be realigned or eliminated and proposing implementing legislation. Provides for expedited consideration of such legislation.

directs president designate commission chairpersons requires commission establish systematic method assessing effectiveness accountability agency programs divide programs equal budgetary parts evaluate executive agencies programs identified unit identified assessment submit congress years plan recommending agencies programs realigned eliminated proposing implementing legislation provides expedited consideration legislation


Summary: Improved Financial and Commodity Markets Oversight and Accountability Act - Amends the Inspector General Act of 1978 to include the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as establishments the Inspector Generals of which shall be appointed by the President. Applies existing pay requirements under the Inspector General Reform Act of 2008 to the Inspectors General of such entities. Permits such Inspectors General to select, appoint, and employ such officers and employees as necessary and to obtain services of experts or consultants. Authorizes such Inspectors General to subpoena records and testimony necessary in the performance of their assigned functions. Requires the heads of those entities to: (1) take action to address deficiencies identified by their Inspector General; or (2) certify to both houses of Congress that no action is necessary or appropriate.

inspector general act include board_of_governors federal_reserve_system commodity_futures_trading_commission cftc national_credit_union_administration ncua pension_benefit_guaranty_corporation pbgc securities_and_exchange_commission sec establishments shall appointed president applies existing pay requirements inspector general reform act inspectors general entities permits inspectors general select appoint employ officers employees necessary obtain services experts consultants authorizes inspectors general subpoena records testimony necessary performance assigned functions requires heads entities action address deficiencies identified inspector general certify houses congress action necessary appropriate


Summary: Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) Reform Act of 2009 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to rename the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) the Medicare Payment and Access Commission, make it an independent executive branch (instead of a legislative branch) agency, and revise its membership requirements. Makes it a purpose of MedPAC to: (1) act as the regulatory authority for Medicare payment and coverage policies; and (2) implement specified policies. Divides the responsibilities of MedPAC into three categories: (1) reimbursement policy; (2) coverage policy; and (3) financial stability. Directs MedPAC to determine payment policies, methodologies, and rates for items and services under Medicare, as well as coverage policies and methodologies. Requires the Comptroller General to study and report annually to Congress on changes to such policies, methodologies, and rates as a result of the amendments made by this Act. Makes it in order in the Senate or the House to consider any measure that would overrule a MedPAC determination with respect to such matters if three-fifths of the Members agree to such consideration. Authorizes MedPAC to advise the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Director of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), on priorities for health services research. Directs MedPAC to establish: (1) an office of ombudsman; and (2) a council of health and economic advisers. Establishes: (1) a consumer advisory council to advise MedPAC on the impact of Medicare payment policies on consumers; and (2) a federal health advisory council. Directs MedPAC to implement payment policies, methodologies, and rates as well as coverage policies and methodologies estimated to reduce Medicare expenditures by at least 1.5% annually. Requires the Secretary to implement an automatic reduction in reimbursement for service providers and suppliers under the original fee-for-service program under Medicare parts A (Hospital Insurance) and B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) in order to achieve such 1.5% reduction if such policies, methodologies, and rates fail to achieve it. Establishes in Congress the Joint Committee on Medicare to: (1) study the operation and effects of any changes proposed by Congress to the Medicare program; and (2) assist Congress with respect to Medicare-related legislation. Transfers the Office of Research, Development and Information from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to the Assistant Secretary of HHS for Planning and Evaluation. Requires the Office to design and evaluate Medicare demonstration projects.

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Summary: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 - Title I: Budget and Personnel Authorizations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations for FY2010 for the conduct of intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the following: (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 (DHS). (Sec. 102) Specifies that the amounts authorized and the authorized personnel ceilings as of September 30, 2010, 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 to authorize employment of civilian personnel in excess of the number authorized for FY2010 (by not more than 5%) when necessary for 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. Requires the DNI to establish guidelines to govern the treatment under authorized personnel levels of employment or assignment in: (1) a student program, trainee program, or similar program; (2) a reserve corps or as a reemployed annuitant; or (3) details, joint duty, or long term, full-time training. (Sec. 104) Authorizes appropriations for the Intelligence Community Management Account of the DNI for FY2010, as well as for full-time personnel for elements within such Account. (Sec. 105) Prohibits the authorization of appropriations by this Act from being deemed to constitute authority for the conduct of any intelligence activity not otherwise authorized by the Constitution or laws of the United States. Title II: Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System - (Sec. 201) Authorizes appropriations for FY2010 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 a federal officer or employee or member of the Armed Forces to be detailed to the staff of an element of the IC funded through the National Intelligence Program from another element of the IC or the federal government on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis, as jointly agreed upon by the heads of the receiving and detailing element, for a period of up to three years. (Sec. 303) Amends the National Security Act of 1947 to authorize the DNI to: (1) convert competitive service positions within an IC element to excepted service positions as necessary to carry out intelligence functions; and (2) establish the classification and rates of pay for the converted positions. Allows the head of a department or agency, at the request of the DNI, to establish new positions in the excepted service within an element of such department or agency that is part of the IC, and authorizes the DNI to establish the classification and rates of pay for such new positions. Requires prior notification to the intelligence committees of any conversion or establishment under this section. Authorizes the DNI to fix rates of pay for critical positions in the IC in excess of the applicable limit, up to the rate payable for level II of the Executive Schedule. Allows the DNI to authorize one or more IC elements to adopt compensation authority, performance management authority, and scholarship authority tauthorized for another IC element, if the DNI: (1) determines that such adoption would improve IC management and performance; and (2) notifies the intelligence communities at least 60 days in advance. (Sec. 304) Authorizes the President to award ranks to members of the Senior National Intelligence Service and other IC senior civilian officers not already covered by a rank award program. (Sec. 305) Requires the DNI to annually prepare and submit to the intelligence committees a personnel level assessment for each of the IC elements. (Sec. 306) Authorizes an additional 100 full-time equivalent positions for the Office of the DNI for each fiscal year to be used to fill positions made absent by employee participation in critical language training or the provision of language-capable services on a temporary basis. Requires: (1) any IC element receiving a temporary personnel transfer under this section to report to the DNI on such transfer; and (2) the DNI to report annually to the intelligence committees on the use of authority provided in this section. Subtitle B: Education Programs - (Sec. 311) Amends the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 to make permanent the Pat Roberts Intelligence Scholars program. Allows scholarship funds to be used for: (1) defense acquisition, scientific, and technical analysts, in addition to intelligence analysts; and (2) books, travel expenses, and a stipend. (Sec. 312) Amends the National Security Agency Act of 1959 to extend the Louis Stokes Educational Scholarship Program to: (1) graduate students, in addition to undergraduates; and (2) individuals not employed by the federal government. Replaces the term "employee" with "program participant." Repeals the requirement that NSA publicly identify to participating educational institutions scholarship students who are NSA employees or training program participants. Authorizes IC elements other than the NSA to establish undergraduate or graduate training programs for prospective or current employees similar to the NSA programs. (Sec. 313) Authorizes the DNI to carry out, or to authorize the head of an IC element to carry out, programs: (1) to encourage the preparation, recruitment, and retention of civilian IC personnel who possess language, analytic, scientific, technical or other skills necessary to meet IC needs; and (2) to enhance the recruitment and retention of an ethnically and culturally diverse IC workforce with capabilities critical to U.S. national security interests. Authorizes the use of grants under the programs to either individuals or institutions of higher education for the pursuit of necessary training or education (requiring regular reports from the institutions on grant uses). Repeals similar programs under certain prior Acts. (Sec. 314) Requires the DNI to review the education programs revised or created under this Subtitle, and to report review results to the intelligence committees. Subtitle C: Acquisition Matters - (Sec. 321) Requires the DNI to conduct: (1) an initial vulnerability assessment for any major system and its significant items of supply proposed for inclusion in the National Intelligence Program (NIP) prior to completion of Milestone B or an equivalent acquisition decision; and (2) subsequent assessments periodically through the life span of the system, whenever a change of circumstances so warrant, or upon request of an intelligence committee. Requires the DNI to: (1) give due consideration to such assessments when developing and determining the annual NIP budget; and (2) provide the intelligence committees a copy of each assessment, along with a proposed schedule for subsequent assessments. Provides limits on the obligation of funding for major systems for which such assessments are required, if such assessments are not timely submitted. (Sec. 322) Prohibits, after February 1, 2010, any funds appropriated to an IC element from being obligated for an IC business system transformation having a total cost in excess of $1 million unless: (1) the transformation is certified as complying with intelligence enterprise architecture and other DNI policy or standards, or is necessary to achieve a national security objective or to prevent a significant adverse effect on an essential project; and (2) the certification is approved by appropriate authorities within the IC business system transformation governance structure. Requires: (1) the DNI to develop and implement an enterprise architecture to cover all IC business systems, and the functions and activities supported by such systems; (2) the designated transformation approval authority to establish and implement an investment review process for IC business systems; (3) the DNI to include in annual budget materials specified information concerning each IC business system for which budget funding is proposed; (4) the DNI to establish the Intelligence Community Business System Transformation Governance Board to implement this section; and (5) the DNI to report during 2011 through 2015 to the intelligence committees concerning compliance with requirements of this section. (Sec. 323) Directs the DNI to report annually to the intelligence committees on each acquisition of a major system by an IC element. Requires any portion of such a report that addresses an IC element within DOD to also be submitted to the congressional defense committees. (Sec. 324) Requires the program manager for each IC major system acquisition project, on a continuing basis, to: (1) determine if the acquisition cost of such system has increased by at least 25% from its baseline cost; and (2) if so, notify the DNI of the increase. Requires the DNI to then notify the intelligence committees of such determination, describe the increase, and certify its necessity. Requires a similar notification process with respect to system cost increases of 50% or more, requiring additional certification requirements before such acquisition may proceed. Prohibits the obligation of funds for a major contract under an acquisition project unless the appropriate certifications are received. (Sec. 325) Requires the DNI to provide to the intelligence committees a five-year Future Year Intelligence Plan for each expenditure center and each major system in the NIP. Requires the DNI to provide to such committees a Long-term Budget Projection for each element of the NIP acquiring a major system that includes the budget for the five-year period following the last budget year for which proposed funding was submitted. Requires each Plan and Projection to be submitted to Congress along with the annual intelligence budget. Requires a report from the DNI to the intelligence committees at least 30 days before an IC element may proceed to Milestone A, B, or an analogous stage of system development in the acquisition of a major system in the NIP. (Sec. 326) Allows the DNI to authorize the head of an IC element to exercise any acquisition authority authorized for the CIA under the Central Intelligence Agency Act of 1949 for an acquisition that is more than 50% funded by the NIP. Provides acquisition authority limits similar to those provided in such Act. Subtitle D: Congressional Oversight, Plans, and Reports - (Sec. 331) Amends the National Security Act of 1947 to prohibit any exceptions to the requirement to inform the intelligence committees of all intelligence activities and covert actions. (Sec. 332) Requires that, if the DNI or head of any other U.S. department, agency, or entity does not provide required information concerning intelligence activities in full to all members of the intelligence committees and requests that such information not be provided in such manner, then the DNI shall notify such committees in writing of such determination. Outlines required form and content of required reports to the intelligence committees on covert actions, and requires the same notification in writing, as above, when the DNI or other agency head does not provide such information to all committee members. (Sec. 333) Requires the President to provide the legal authority under which each intelligence activity, including covert actions, is, or was, conducted. (Sec. 334) States that an intelligence committee shall be considered to be "fully and currently informed" of an intelligence-related activity only if all committee members are fully informed or, in the case of partial disclosure, the notification requirements outlined above are followed. (Sec. 335) Authorizes the Comptroller General (CG) to conduct an audit or evaluation involving intelligence sources and methods only upon request of an intelligence committee, and to provide results only to such committee, the DNI, and the head of the relevant IC element. Directs the CG to establish procedures to protect from unauthorized disclosure all classified and other sensitive information furnished in the course of such an audit or evaluation. (Sec. 336) 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, the Geneva Conventions, related provisions of the Military Commissions Act of 2006, and related executive orders. (Sec. 337) Directs the DNI to submit to the intelligence committees an assessment of the suitability for release or transfer of detainees from the Naval Detention Facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the United States or any other country. (Sec. 338) Requires the DNI to report to Congress on the advisability of providing federal retirement benefits to U.S. citizens for service prior to 1977 as employees of Air America or an associated company when such company was owned or controlled by the United States and operated or managed by the CIA. (Sec. 339) Directs the DNI to report to the intelligence committees on U.S. intelligence collection efforts dedicated to assessing the threat from biological weapons posed by state, non-state, or rogue actors, as well as efforts to protect United States biodefense knowledge and infrastructure. (Sec. 340) Requires the President to notify Congress of each U.S. cybersecurity program that involves personally identifiable data that is: (1) screened by a cybersecurity system outside of the federal agency or department that was the intended recipient; or (2) transferred, for the purpose of cybersecurity, outside such federal agency or department or to an IC element. Requires: (1) identical notification with respect to new cybersecurity programs; and (2) reports to Congress and the President from the heads of any federal department or agency with responsibility for a cybersecurity program for which a notification was submitted. Directs the Inspectors General of DHS and of the IC to report jointly to Congress and the President on the status of the sharing within the IC of cyber threat information. Terminates the authorities of this section on December 31, 2012. (Sec. 341) Repeals specified intelligence-related report requirements under the National Security Act of 1947 and prior intelligence authorization Acts. Subtitle E: Other Matters - (Sec. 351) Extends to IC elements current federal authority to delete from federal gift listing requirements 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. 352) Allows for the reprogramming or transfer of funds for a different intelligence or intelligence-related activity if, in addition to other requirements, the new use would support an emergency need, improve program effectiveness, or increase efficiency. (Sec. 353) Prohibits the reprogramming or transfer of funds until 90 days after a request for additional information about the reprogramming or transfer is made by one of the intelligence committees. Allows the President to authorize such reprogramming or transfer, regardless of the 90-day review period, if the President certifies to such committees that the reprogramming or transfer is necessary to fulfill an urgent operational requirement (excluding cost overruns) and that it is necessary to carry out the activity prior to completion of the review period. (Sec. 354) Increases the maximum terms of imprisonment for the disclosure of identities of undercover intelligence officers and agents. (Sec. 355) Amends the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 to direct the President, on the same date that each annual budget is submitted, to disclose the aggregate amount of appropriations requested for that fiscal year for the NIP. (Sec. 356) Authorizes the Public Interest Declassification Board to conduct declassification reviews in response to requests from individual committee members. (Current law only allows requests from a committee of jurisdiction.) (Sec. 357) Revises the permitted delegation of the authority of the FBI and Attorney General to certify certain undercover operations in order to collect foreign intelligence or counterintelligence. (Sec. 358) Requires the heads of the CIA, DIA, NGIA, NRO, and NSA to identify each senior intelligence management official responsible for correcting a long-standing, material weakness first reported in the annual financial report of that agency prior to FY2007, the correction of which is not substantially dependent on a business system that will not be implemented prior to the end of FY2010. Directs the identified official to notify the appropriate agency head that the material weakness is corrected, requiring an independent review of such determination. Requires the appropriate agency head, after independent review has confirmed the correction, to notify the intelligence committees of the correction. Title IV: Matters Relating to Elements of the Intelligence Community - Subtitle A: Office of the Director of National Intelligence - (Sec. 401) Requires the DNI to: (1) conduct accountability reviews of IC elements or personnel in relation to failures or deficiencies within the IC; and (2) establish guidelines and procedures for conducting such reviews. (Sec. 402) Authorizes the DNI to: (1) expend funds, and make funds available to other federal departments and agencies, to develop systems related to the collection, processing, analysis, exploitation, and dissemination of intelligence information; and (2) provide NIP funds to non-NIP programs to address critical gaps in intelligence information sharing or access capabilities. Authorizes department or agency heads to use funds made available by the DNI for such purposes. Requires annual reports, for each of FY2011-FY2014, from the DNI to the intelligence committees on the distribution of funds for such purposes. (Sec. 403) 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 a report from the DNI to the intelligence committees, during each of FY2011-FY2014, detailing the exercise of such authority. (Sec. 404) Allows the Office of the DNI to be located within the Washington metropolitan area (thereby allowing such location outside the District of Columbia). (Sec. 405) Establishes as additional duties of the DNI's Director of Science and Technology: (1) assisting the DNI in establishing goals for basic, applied, and advanced research to meet IC technology needs; and (2) reporting annually to Congress on the DNI's science and technology strategy. Expresses the sense of Congress that such Director should report only to a member of the Office of the DNI who is appointed by the President, by and with the consent of the Senate. (Sec. 406) Renames the DNI's Chief Information Officer as the Chief Information Officer of the Intelligence Community. (Sec. 407) Establishes within the Office of the DNI an Office of the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community. Outlines Inspector General powers, duties, and responsibilities, including the appointment of Assistant Inspectors General. Authorizes the DNI to prohibit the Inspector General from carrying out or completing any investigation, inspection, audit, or review if the DNI determines that the prohibition is necessary to protect vital U.S. national security interests (requiring the DNI to notify the intelligence committees upon the exercise of such authority). Establishes the Intelligence Community Inspectors General Forum consisting of all inspectors general with oversight responsibility for an element of the IC. Requires: (1) semiannual reports from the Inspector General to the DNI on Inspector General activities (such reports to be transmitted to the intelligence committees); and (2) the Inspector General to report immediately to the DNI when becoming aware of particularly serious or flagrant problems, abuses, or deficiencies relating to programs and activities within the responsibility and authority of the DNI (such reports also to be transmitted to the intelligence committees). Provides protections for employees making disclosures to the Inspector General in connection with investigations, audits, and reviews in conformance with the Intelligence Community Whistleblower Protection Act of 1998. Directs the DNI to include in the NIP budget a separate account for the Office of the Inspector General. Repeals superseded authority under the Inspector General Act of 1978. (Sec. 408) Establishes within the Office of the DNI a Chief Financial Officer of the Intelligence Community, with specified IC financial oversight duties. (Sec. 409) 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. 410) Establishes within the Office of the DNI a National Space Intelligence Office, to be directed by the Director of the National Space Intelligence Office. Outlines Office duties, including coordinating and providing policy direction for the management of space-related assets and fields relating to space intelligence. Directs the DNI to include in the NIP budget a separate account for such Office. Requires a report from the Director to the intelligence committees on Office organizational structure. (Sec. 411) 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. 412) Repeals the requirement that the DNI carry out certain counterintelligence security functions through the Office of the National Counterintelligence Executive. (Sec. 413) Authorizes the DNI to prescribe regulations to exempt any system of records maintained by the Office of the DNI from certain Privacy Act requirements. (Sec. 414) Makes provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act inapplicable to advisory committees of the Office of the DNI. Requires an annual report from the DNI and the CIA Director on their creation of advisory committees. (Sec. 415) Replaces the CIA Director with the DNI on the membership of the Transportation Security Oversight Board. (Sec. 416) Repeals certain administrative authorities within the Office of the National Counterintelligence Executive. (Sec. 417) Prohibits the unauthorized use of the official name, initials, or seal of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. Authorizes the Attorney General to initiate civil proceedings to enjoin such acts or practices. Subtitle B: Central Intelligence Agency - (Sec. 421) Authorizes the CIA Director to provide security personnel for the protection of the DNI and such personnel within the Office of the DNI as the DNI may designate. (Sec. 422) Amends the Contracts Disputes Act of 1978 to allow an appeal from a decision of a CIA contracting officer to be filed with either the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals or the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals, as specified in the contract. (Sec. 423) Establishes the position of Deputy Director of the CIA, with specified duties. (Sec. 424) Allows the CIA Director to delegate to appropriate CIA officials the authority for travel on common carriers by intelligence collection personnel. (Sec. 425) Amends the Central Intelligence Agency Act of 1949 to: (1) require the appointment of the CIA Inspector General to be made on the basis of demonstrated ability and without regard to political affiliation; and (2) expand the the protection against whistleblower reprisals to include any CIA employee who provides information to the CIA Inspector General. Gives the Inspector General final approval of candidates for employment within the Office of the Inspector General, and requires the Inspector General to appoint a Counsel who reports directly to the Inspector General. (Sec. 426) Directs the DNI to transmit to the President each year the budget amount requested by the CIA Inspector General, and to provide such information to the intelligence and appropriations committees. (Sec. 427) Requires the CIA Director to make publicly available an unclassified version of any memorandum or finished intelligence product assessing the information gained from high-value detainee reporting dated April 3, 2003, July 15, 2004, March 2, 2005, and June 1, 2005. Subtitle C: Defense Intelligence Components - (Sec. 431) Amends the Inspector General Act of 1978 to require the heads of the NRO, DIA, NSA, and NGIA to appoint independent inspectors general for their agencies (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 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. 432) Requires the directors of the NSA, NGIA, and NRO to be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. (Sec. 433) Requires the NGIA, as directed by the DNI, to develop a system to facilitate the analysis, dissemination, and incorporation 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. 434) Allows funds made available to the DIA Director for human intelligence and counterintelligence activities to be expended for objects of a confidential, extraordinary, or emergency nature, if accounted for by a certificate from such Director. Requires such Director to report annually to the intelligence committees on the expenditure of funds for such purposes. Subtitle D: Other Elements - (Sec. 441) Includes appropriate elements of the Coast Guard and DEA within the definition of "intelligence community." (Sec. 442) Authorizes the use of certain Coast Guard funding for research, development, test, or evaluation related to intelligence systems and capabilities. (Sec. 443) Makes permanent FBI authority to pay retention and relocation bonuses to employees with unusually high or unique qualifications, or for which the FBI has a special need. (Sec. 444) Extends through 2011 FBI authority to waive certain federal mandatory retirement provisions if determined in the public interest (thereby allowing employment up to age 65). (Sec. 445) Requires the FBI Director to report to the intelligence and judiciary committees a long-term vision for the intelligence capabilities of the FBI's National Security Branch, a strategic plan for the Branch, progress made in advancing the capabilities of the Branch, and an assessment of the Branch's effectiveness in performing tasks critical to its function as an intelligence agency. Directs the DNI to submit annually to the intelligence committees an assessment of Branch progress in performing its tasks. Title V: Reorganization of the Diplomatic Telecommunications Service Program Office - (Sec. 501) Amends the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001 to reorganize the Diplomatic Telecommunications Service Program Office (Office), which is responsible for supporting the telecommunications network of all U.S. government agencies and departments operating from diplomatic and consular facilities abroad. Establishes the Diplomatic Telecommunications Service Governance Board (replacing the current Diplomatic Telecommunications Service Oversight Board) to direct and oversee Office activities. Outlines related Board duties, authorities, and activities, including ensuring that enhancements of, and the provision of service for, telecommunication capabilities that involve U.S. national security interests receive the highest prioritization. Authorizes appropriations. Repeals prior inconsistent provisions. Title VI: Foreign Intelligence and Information Commission Act - Foreign Intelligence and Information Commission Act - (Sec. 604) Establishes in the legislative branch a Foreign Intelligence and Information Commission to undertake certain evaluations, and provide recommendations, relating to the collection, reporting, and analysis of foreign intelligence and information. Requires: (1) an interim Commission report to the intelligence committees; and (2) a final Commission report to the President, DNI, Secretary of State, and the intelligence and foreign relations committees. Terminates the Commission 60 days after its final report. Makes the Federal Advisory Committee Act inapplicable to the Commission. Provides Commission funding from NIP funds. Title VII: Technical Amendments - (Sec. 701) Makes technical and/or clarifying amendments to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, the Central Intelligence Agency Act of 1949, the National Security Act of 1947, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1991, provisions relating to the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004, provisions relating to pay levels of certain intelligence officials, and prior-year intelligence authorization Acts.

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currently performed contractor employees requires notification congressional intelligence committees case requires dni establish guidelines govern treatment authorized personnel levels employment assignment student program trainee program similar program reserve corps reemployed annuitant details joint duty long term time training sec authorizes appropriations intelligence_community_management_account dni fy2010 time personnel elements account sec prohibits authorization appropriations act deemed constitute authority conduct intelligence activity authorized constitution laws united_states title central intelligence agency retirement disability system sec authorizes appropriations fy2010 central_intelligence_agency_retirement_and_disability_fund title iii general intelligence community matters subtitle personnel matters sec permits appropriations authorized act salary pay retirement benefits federal employees increased additional supplemental amounts necessary increases compensation benefits authorized law sec allows federal officer employee member armed_forces detailed staff element funded national_intelligence_program element federal government reimbursable nonreimbursable basis jointly agreed heads receiving detailing element period years sec amends national security act authorize dni convert competitive service positions element excepted service positions necessary carry intelligence functions establish classification rates pay converted positions allows head department agency request dni establish new positions excepted service element department agency authorizes dni establish classification rates pay new positions requires prior notification intelligence committees conversion establishment section authorizes dni fix rates pay critical positions excess applicable limit rate payable level executive schedule allows dni authorize elements adopt compensation authority performance management authority scholarship authority element dni determines adoption improve management performance notifies intelligence communities days advance sec authorizes president award ranks members senior civilian officers covered rank award program sec requires dni annually prepare submit intelligence committees personnel level assessment elements sec authorizes additional time equivalent positions office_of_the_dni fiscal year fill positions absent employee participation critical language training provision language capable services temporary basis requires element receiving temporary personnel transfer section report dni transfer dni report annually intelligence committees use authority provided section subtitle education programs sec amends intelligence authorization act fiscal year permanent program allows scholarship funds defense acquisition scientific technical analysts addition intelligence analysts books travel expenses stipend sec amends national_security_agency_act extend graduate students addition undergraduates individuals employed federal government replaces term employee program participant repeals requirement nsa publicly identify participating educational institutions scholarship students nsa employees training program participants authorizes elements nsa establish undergraduate graduate training programs prospective current employees similar nsa programs sec authorizes dni carry authorize head element carry programs encourage preparation recruitment retention civilian personnel possess language analytic scientific technical skills necessary meet needs enhance recruitment retention ethnically culturally diverse workforce capabilities critical national security interests authorizes use grants programs individuals institutions higher education pursuit necessary training education requiring regular reports institutions grant uses repeals similar programs certain prior acts sec requires dni review education programs revised created subtitle report review results intelligence committees subtitle acquisition matters sec requires dni conduct initial vulnerability assessment major system significant items supply proposed inclusion national_intelligence_program nip prior completion milestone equivalent acquisition decision subsequent assessments periodically life span system change circumstances warrant request intelligence committee requires dni consideration assessments developing determining annual nip budget provide intelligence committees copy assessment proposed schedule subsequent assessments provides limits obligation funding major systems assessments required assessments timely submitted sec prohibits february funds appropriated element obligated business system transformation having total cost excess million transformation certified complying intelligence enterprise architecture dni policy standards necessary achieve national security objective prevent significant adverse effect essential project certification approved appropriate authorities business system transformation governance structure requires dni develop implement enterprise architecture cover business systems functions activities supported systems designated transformation approval authority establish implement investment review process business systems dni include annual budget materials specified information concerning business system budget funding proposed dni establish implement section dni report intelligence committees concerning compliance requirements section sec directs dni report annually intelligence committees acquisition major system element requires portion report addresses element dod submitted congressional defense committees sec requires program manager major system acquisition project continuing basis determine acquisition cost system increased baseline cost notify dni increase requires dni notify intelligence committees determination describe increase certify necessity requires similar notification process respect system cost increases requiring additional certification requirements acquisition proceed prohibits obligation funds major contract acquisition project appropriate certifications received sec requires dni provide intelligence committees year future year intelligence plan expenditure center major system nip requires dni provide committees long term element nip acquiring major system includes budget year period following budget year proposed funding submitted requires plan projection submitted congress annual intelligence budget requires report dni intelligence committees days element proceed milestone analogous stage system development acquisition major system nip sec allows dni authorize head element exercise acquisition authority authorized cia acquisition funded nip provides acquisition authority limits similar provided act subtitle congressional oversight plans reports sec amends national security act prohibit exceptions requirement inform intelligence committees intelligence activities covert actions sec requires dni head department agency entity provide required information concerning intelligence activities members intelligence committees requests information provided manner dni shall notify committees writing determination outlines required form content required reports intelligence committees covert actions requires notification writing dni agency head provide information committee members sec requires president provide legal authority intelligence activity including covert actions conducted sec states intelligence committee shall considered fully currently informed intelligence related activity committee members fully informed case partial disclosure notification requirements outlined followed sec authorizes comptroller general conduct audit evaluation involving intelligence sources methods request intelligence committee provide results committee dni head relevant element directs establish procedures protect unauthorized disclosure classified sensitive information furnished course audit evaluation sec requires report dni defense intelligence committees measures taken dni element comply provisions detainee_treatment_act geneva conventions related provisions military commissions act related executive orders sec directs dni submit intelligence committees assessment suitability release transfer detainees guantanamo bay cuba united_states country sec requires dni report congress advisability providing federal retirement benefits citizens service prior employees air_america associated company company owned controlled united_states operated managed cia sec directs dni report intelligence committees intelligence collection efforts dedicated assessing threat biological weapons posed state non state rogue actors efforts protect united_states biodefense knowledge infrastructure sec requires president notify congress cybersecurity program involves personally identifiable data screened cybersecurity system outside federal agency department intended recipient transferred purpose cybersecurity outside federal agency department element requires identical notification respect new cybersecurity programs reports congress president heads federal department agency responsibility cybersecurity program notification submitted directs inspectors general dhs report jointly congress president status sharing cyber threat information terminates authorities section december sec repeals specified intelligence related report requirements national security act prior intelligence authorization acts subtitle matters sec extends elements current federal authority delete federal gift listing requirements information concerning receipt disposition foreign gifts decorations element head certifies secretary state publication information adversely affect intelligence sources methods sec allows reprogramming transfer funds different intelligence intelligence related activity addition requirements new use support emergency need improve program effectiveness increase efficiency sec prohibits reprogramming transfer funds days request additional information reprogramming transfer intelligence committees allows president authorize reprogramming transfer regardless day review period president certifies committees reprogramming transfer necessary fulfill urgent operational requirement excluding cost overruns necessary carry activity prior completion review period sec increases maximum terms imprisonment disclosure identities undercover intelligence officers agents sec amends implementing recommendations commission act direct president date annual budget submitted disclose aggregate appropriations requested fiscal year nip sec authorizes public_interest_declassification_board conduct declassification reviews response requests individual committee members current law allows requests committee jurisdiction sec revises permitted delegation authority fbi attorney general certify certain undercover operations order collect foreign intelligence counterintelligence sec requires heads cia dia ngia nro nsa identify senior intelligence management official responsible correcting long standing material weakness reported annual financial report agency prior fy2007 correction substantially dependent business system implemented prior end fy2010 directs identified official notify appropriate agency head material weakness corrected requiring independent review determination requires appropriate agency head independent review confirmed correction notify intelligence committees correction title matters relating elements intelligence_community_-_subtitle office director requires dni conduct accountability reviews elements personnel relation failures deficiencies establish guidelines procedures conducting reviews sec authorizes dni expend funds funds available federal departments agencies develop systems related collection processing analysis exploitation dissemination intelligence information provide nip funds non nip programs address critical gaps intelligence information sharing access capabilities authorizes department agency heads use funds available dni purposes requires annual reports fy2011 fy2014 dni intelligence committees distribution funds purposes sec authorizes dni approve interagency financing national intelligence centers established authority national security act boards commissions councils similar groups established dni period exceed years requires report dni intelligence committees fy2011 fy2014 detailing exercise authority sec allows office_of_the_dni located washington metropolitan area allowing location outside district_of_columbia sec establishes additional duties dni director science_and_technology assisting dni establishing goals basic applied advanced research meet technology needs reporting annually congress dni science technology strategy expresses sense congress director report member office_of_the_dni appointed president consent senate sec renames dni chief information officer chief information officer intelligence_community sec establishes outlines inspector general powers duties responsibilities including appointment authorizes dni prohibit inspector general carrying completing investigation inspection audit review dni determines prohibition necessary protect vital national security interests requiring dni notify intelligence committees exercise authority establishes consisting inspectors general oversight responsibility element requires semiannual reports inspector_general dni inspector_general activities reports transmitted intelligence committees inspector general report immediately dni aware particularly flagrant problems abuses deficiencies relating programs activities responsibility authority dni reports transmitted intelligence committees provides protections employees making disclosures inspector general connection investigations audits reviews conformance directs dni include nip budget separate account office_of_the_inspector_general repeals superseded authority inspector general act sec establishes office_of_the_dni chief financial officer intelligence_community specified financial oversight duties sec designates head national_counter_proliferation_center director national_counter_proliferation_center shall appointed dni locates center office_of_the_dni sec establishes directed director duties including coordinating providing policy direction management space related assets fields relating space intelligence directs dni include nip budget separate account office requires report director intelligence committees office organizational structure 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 repeals requirement dni carry certain counterintelligence security functions office_of_the_national_counterintelligence_executive sec authorizes dni prescribe regulations exempt system records maintained office_of_the_dni certain privacy_act requirements sec makes provisions federal_advisory_committee_act inapplicable advisory committees office_of_the_dni requires annual report dni cia director creation advisory committees sec replaces cia director dni membership transportation_security_oversight_board sec repeals certain administrative authorities office_of_the_national_counterintelligence_executive sec prohibits unauthorized use official initials seal attorney general initiate civil proceedings enjoin acts practices subtitle central intelligence agency sec authorizes cia director provide security personnel protection dni personnel office_of_the_dni dni designate sec amends contracts disputes act allow appeal decision cia contracting officer filed specified contract sec establishes position deputy director cia specified duties sec allows cia director delegate appropriate cia officials authority travel common carriers intelligence collection personnel sec amends central_intelligence_agency act require appointment cia inspector general basis demonstrated ability regard political affiliation expand protection whistleblower reprisals include cia employee provides information cia inspector general gives inspector general final approval candidates employment office_of_the_inspector_general requires inspector general appoint counsel reports directly inspector general sec directs dni transmit president year budget requested cia inspector general provide information intelligence appropriations committees sec requires cia director publicly available unclassified version memorandum finished intelligence product assessing information gained high value detainee reporting dated april july march june subtitle defense intelligence components sec amends inspector general act require heads nro dia nsa ngia appoint independent inspectors general agencies giving inspectors general information gathering power independence currently held inspectors general federal agencies allows secretary defense prohibit inspector general element initiating carrying completing audit investigation secretary determines prohibition necessary protect vital national security interests requires notification determination defense intelligence committees sec requires directors nsa ngia nro appointed president advice consent senate sec requires ngia directed dni develop system facilitate analysis dissemination incorporation national_system_for_geospatial-intelligence likenesses videos presentations produced ground based platforms including handheld clandestine photography taken behalf human intelligence collection organizations available open source information sec allows funds available dia director human intelligence counterintelligence activities expended objects confidential extraordinary emergency nature accounted certificate director requires director report annually intelligence committees expenditure funds purposes subtitle elements sec includes appropriate elements coast_guard dea definition intelligence community sec authorizes use certain coast_guard funding research development test evaluation related intelligence systems capabilities sec makes permanent fbi authority pay retention relocation bonuses employees unusually high unique qualifications fbi special need sec extends fbi authority waive certain federal mandatory retirement provisions determined public interest allowing employment age sec requires fbi director report intelligence judiciary committees long term vision intelligence capabilities fbi strategic plan branch progress advancing capabilities branch assessment branch effectiveness performing tasks critical function intelligence agency directs dni submit annually intelligence committees assessment branch progress performing tasks title reorganization sec amends intelligence authorization act fiscal year reorganize responsible supporting telecommunications network government agencies departments operating diplomatic consular facilities abroad establishes replacing current direct oversee office activities outlines related board duties authorities activities including ensuring enhancements provision service telecommunication capabilities involve national security interests receive highest prioritization authorizes appropriations repeals prior inconsistent provisions title foreign_intelligence_and_information_commission act foreign intelligence information commission act sec establishes legislative branch foreign_intelligence_and_information_commission undertake certain evaluations provide recommendations relating collection reporting analysis foreign intelligence information requires interim commission report intelligence committees final commission report president dni secretary state intelligence foreign relations committees terminates commission days final report makes federal_advisory_committee_act inapplicable commission funding nip funds title vii technical amendments sec makes technical clarifying amendments foreign_intelligence_surveillance_act central_intelligence_agency act national security act national_defense_authorization_act fiscal year provisions relating intelligence_reform_and_terrorism_prevention_act provisions relating pay levels certain intelligence officials prior year intelligence authorization acts