This bill provides legal authority for all intelligence-related activities of the U.S. government in FY 2014, including those performed by the CIA, and the Depts. of Defense and State.
The bulk of the bill contains measures irrelevant to Israel, the Palestinians, and the Middle East. There is 1 relatively minor measure, however, regarding congressional oversight of Syria. It would require the national intelligence director to file a report on the status of Syrian chemical weapon disarmament every 90 days until all the weapons are verifiably destroyed. In addition to basic intelligence updates on the disarmament, the report is required to provide an assessment of any ‘denial and deception on the part of the Syrian regime.’
No cosponsors.
Last major action: 11/13/13 reported by Sen. Feinstein from cmte.