HR-6517 : Still Just a Bill

The Civilian Harm Transparency in Partnerships Act of 2023, also known as H.R. 6517, mandates the Director of National Intelligence to submit annual reports to Congress regarding civilian casualties resulting from specific foreign government operations. Key provisions of the bill include:

• Annual Reports: Requires the Director of National Intelligence to submit reports annually for two years, starting one year after the Act's enactment.
• Content of Reports: Each report must include:
  • A list of covered operations that resulted in confirmed civilian casualties.
  • The total number of confirmed civilian casualties from these operations.
  • Details for each operation, including the date, location, involved foreign government element, target, and other relevant facts.
• Form of Reports: Reports may be classified but must include an unclassified executive summary.
• Definition of Covered Operation: An operation conducted by a foreign government involving the use of force, where intelligence shared by the U.S. intelligence community plays a significant role.

In summary, H.R. 6517 aims to increase transparency regarding civilian harm resulting from foreign operations where U.S. intelligence is involved, by requiring detailed reports to Congress.