Intelligence Community Inspector General Parity Act of 2026
- Bill Number
- H.R. 9209
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-06-09: Referred to the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-29T21:23:16Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose This legislation aims to grant the Office of the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community the same law enforcement authority already held by certain other federal inspectors general. The short title is the "Intelligence Community Inspector General Parity Act of 2026."
Key Provisions
- The bill adds a new subsection (p) to Section 103H of the National Security Act of 1947.
- It applies the provisions of Section 406(f) of Title 5, United States Code, to the Office of the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community.
- A conforming amendment updates Section 406(f)(3) of Title 5 to include this office in the list of entities covered by the law enforcement authority.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Previously, the Intelligence Community Inspector General lacked the specific law enforcement powers outlined in 5 U.S.C. 406(f), which are available to other inspectors general.
- The change creates parity by extending these powers to the Intelligence Community office through direct reference to the existing statute.
Potential Impacts
- Government agencies: The Intelligence Community and its oversight mechanisms gain expanded operational authority for investigations.
- Citizens: No direct effects on private individuals are specified.
- International relations: No provisions address foreign affairs or international matters.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- The Office of the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community.
- The broader Intelligence Community subject to its oversight.
- Congressional committees with jurisdiction over intelligence and government reform.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- The measure extends statutory authority without creating new powers, relying on an existing provision in Title 5.
- It involves no explicit changes to constitutional structures or political processes.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1]
Recent Actions
- 2026-06-09: Referred to the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2026-06-09: Referred to the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2026-06-09: Introduced in House
- 2026-06-09: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Intelligence Community Inspector General Parity Act of 2026 — issued 2026-06-09 — PDF (2 pages)