HR-3494 : Still Just a Bill

Damon Paul Nelson and Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020

This bill reauthorizes for FY2020 intelligence activities in various U.S. government departments and agencies. It also establishes several intelligence-related programs and calls for reports on various topics.

The bill establishes a paid parental leave program for intelligence community employees. The program provides 12 weeks of leave in the 12-month period following the birth or adoption of a child.

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) shall report on intelligence community policies for awarding contracts, including research and development contracts, involving certain foreign countries. The report shall assess whether security and counterintelligence risks are being properly considered in such policies.

The bill establishes the Climate Security Intelligence Center within the ODNI. The center's duties shall include analyzing climate security (such as climate developments that could substantially affect political stability in a country) and the role of the United States in influencing the climate policies of other countries.

The bill transfers the National Intelligence University from the Defense Intelligence Agency to the ODNI.

The bill requires reports on various issues, including (1) Russia's political leaders, (2) the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, (3) China's influence operations in the United States and Taiwan and its repression of ethnic Muslim minorities in the Xinjiang region, and (4) domestic terrorism in the United States.

The bill also establishes (1) a task force to study the illicit finance of espionage and foreign influence operations in the United States, and (2) a prize to stimulate research in technology to detect fake video or audio created using machine-learning techniques.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-07-18IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.Senate
2019-07-17FloorThe Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 3494.House floor actions
2019-07-17FloorThe title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2019-07-17FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2019-07-17VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 397 - 31 (Roll no. 492).House floor actions
2019-07-17FloorThe House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.House floor actions
2019-07-17FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
2019-07-17FloorThe House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3494.House floor actions
2019-07-17FloorThe House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.House floor actions
2019-07-17FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5978-5980)House floor actions
2019-07-16FloorCommittee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3494 as unfinished business.House floor actions
2019-07-16FloorOn motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.House floor actions
2019-07-16FloorMr. Schiff moved that the committee rise.House floor actions
2019-07-16FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 491, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Crow amendment No. 31.House floor actions
2019-07-16FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 491, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Omar amendment No. 29.House floor actions
2019-07-16FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 491, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Yoho amendment No. 28.House floor actions
2019-07-16FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 491, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Yoho amendment No. 27.House floor actions
2019-07-16FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 491, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schiff amendment No. 26.House floor actions
2019-07-16FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 491, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schiff amendment No. 25.House floor actions
2019-07-16FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 491, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pence amendment No. 24.House floor actions
2019-07-16FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 491, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rose (NY) amendment No. 23.House floor actions
2019-07-16FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 491, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rose (NY) amendment No. 22.House floor actions
2019-07-16FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 491, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schiff amendment No. 21.House floor actions
2019-07-16FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 491, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schiff amendment No. 20.House floor actions
2019-07-16FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 491, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Levin (MI) amendment No. 19.House floor actions
2019-07-16FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 491, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hill (CA) amendment No. 18.House floor actions
2019-07-16FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 491, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kinzinger amendment No. 17.House floor actions
2019-07-16FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 491, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brindisi amendment No. 16.House floor actions
2019-07-16FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 491, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Murphy amendment No. 15.House floor actions
2019-07-16FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 491, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Murphy amendment No. 14.House floor actions
2019-07-16FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 491, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jayapal amendment No. 13.House floor actions
2019-07-16FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 491, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rice amendment No. 12.House floor actions
2019-07-16FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Kennedy amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Conaway demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2019-07-16FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 491, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kennedy amendment No. 11.House floor actions
2019-07-16FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 491, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Frankel amendment No. 10.House floor actions
2019-07-16FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 491, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Case amendment No. 9.House floor actions
2019-07-16FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 491, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schiff amendment No. 8.House floor actions
2019-07-16FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Chabot amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Chabot demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2019-07-16FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 491, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Chabot amendment No. 7.House floor actions
2019-07-16FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 491, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ruppersberger amendment No. 6.House floor actions
2019-07-16FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 491, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Thompson (MS) amendment No. 5.House floor actions
2019-07-16FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 491, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hurd amendment No. 4.House floor actions
2019-07-16FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 491, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Caron (IN) amendment No. 3.House floor actions
2019-07-16FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 491, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Stewart amendment No. 2.House floor actions
2019-07-16FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 491, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Stewart amendment No. 1.House floor actions
2019-07-16FloorGENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3494.House floor actions
2019-07-16FloorThe Speaker designated the Honorable Jared Huffman to act as Chairman of the Committee.House floor actions
2019-07-16FloorHouse resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 491 and Rule XVIII.House floor actions
2019-07-16FloorRule provides for consideration of H.R. 3494 and H. Res. 489 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3494 under a structured rule; provides for consideration of a resolution relating to House Report 116-125, if called up by direction of the Committee on Overisight and Reform; provides for consideration of a joint resolution reported by the Committee on Foreign Affairs regarding the Arms Export Control Act; provides for consideration of H. Res. 489.House floor actions
2019-07-16FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 491. (consideration: CR H5858-5910; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H5861-5887)House floor actions
2019-07-15FloorRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 491 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3494 and H. Res. 489 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3494 under a structured rule; provides for consideration of a resolution relating to House Report 116-125, if called up by direction of the Committee on Overisight and Reform; provides for consideration of a joint resolution reported by the Committee on Foreign Affairs regarding the Arms Export Control Act; provides for consideration of H. Res. 489.House floor actions
2019-07-11CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 113.House floor actions
2019-07-11DischargeCommittee on Ways and Means discharged.House floor actions
2019-07-11IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means for a period ending not later than July 11, 2019 for consideration of such provisions of the bill and amendment as fall within the jurisdiction of that committee pursuant to clause 1(t) of rule X.House floor actions
2019-07-11CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on 116-151, Part I.House floor actions
2019-06-26IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).House floor actions
2019-06-26IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Adam B. Schiff [D] (CA-28)
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