§ 3003. Definitions

Legislative history

Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.

1. 1947

   Intelligence Organization Act of 1992

   Pub. L. 102–496 title VII § 702 · 106 Stat. 3180

   Enacted · 50 U.S.C. § 3003

   July 26, 1947, ch. 343, § 3, as added Pub. L. 102–496, title VII, § 702, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 3188

   Source evidence

   Code source credit
   July 26, 1947, ch. 343, § 3, as added Pub. L. 102–496, title VII, § 702, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 3188

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   SEC. 702. DEFINITIONS. The National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 401 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 2 the following new section: “Sec. 3. “definitions As used in this Act: “(1) The term ‘intelligence’ includes foreign intelligence and counterintelligence. “(2) The term ‘foreign intelligence’ means information relating to the capabilities, intentions, or activities of foreign governments or elements thereof, foreign organizations, or foreign persons. “(3) The term ‘counterintelligence’ means information gathered and activities conducted to protect against espionage, other intelligence activities, sabotage, or assassinations conducted by or on behalf of foreign governments or elements thereof, foreign organizations, or foreign persons, or international terrorist activities. “(4) The term ‘intelligence community’ includes— “(A) the Office of the Director of Central Intelligence, which shall include the Office of the Deputy Director of Central Intelligence, the National Intelligence Council (as provided for in section 105(b)(3)), and such other offices as the Director may designate; “(B) the Central Intelligence Agency; “(C) the National Security Agency; “(D) the Defense Intelligence Agency; “(E) the central imagery authority within the Department of Defense; “(F) the National Reconnaissance Office; “(G) other offices within the Department of Defense for the collection of specialized national intelligence through reconnaissance programs; “(H) the intelligence elements of the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, the Marine Corps, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of the Treasury, and the Department of Energy; “(I) the Bureau of Intelligence and Research of the Department of State; and “(J) such other elements of any other department or agency as may be designated by the President, or designated jointly by the Director of Central Intelligence and the head of the department or agency concerned, as an element of the intelligence community. “(5) The terms ‘national intelligence’ and ‘intelligence related to the national security’— “(A) each refer to intelligence which pertains to the interests of more than one department or agency of the Government; and “(B) do not refer to counterintelligence or law enforcement activities conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation except to the extent provided for in procedures agreed to by the Director of Central Intelligence and the Attorney General, or otherwise as expressly provided for in this title. “(6) The term ‘National Foreign Intelligence Program’ refers to all programs, projects, and activities of the intelligence community, as well as any other programs of the intelligence community designated jointly by the Director of Central Intelligence and the head of a United States department or agency or by the President. Such term does not include programs, projects, or activities of the military departments to acquire intelligence solely for the planning and conduct of tactical military operations by United States Armed Forces.”.

2. 1994

   Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1995

   Pub. L. 103–359 title V § 501(a)(1) · 108 Stat. 3423

   Substituted · 50 U.S.C. § 3003(4)(E)

   Pub. L. 103–359 substituted “the Central Imagery Office” for “the central imagery authority within the Department of Defense”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Par. (4)(E). Pub. L. 103–359 substituted “the Central Imagery Office” for “the central imagery authority within the Department of Defense”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (1) Section 3(4)(E) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 401a(4)(E)) is amended by striking out “the central imagery authority within the Department of Defense” and inserting in lieu thereof “the Central Imagery Office”.

3. 1996

   National Imagery and Mapping Agency Act of 1996

   Pub. L. 104–201 div. A title XI § 1122(b)(1) · 110 Stat. 2422

   Substituted · 50 U.S.C. § 3003(4)(E)

   Pub. L. 104–201 substituted “National Imagery and Mapping Agency” for “Central Imagery Office”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Par. (4)(E). Pub. L. 104–201 substituted “National Imagery and Mapping Agency” for “Central Imagery Office”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (1) National security act of 1947.— Section 3(4)(E) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 401a(4)(E)).

4. 2001

   International Money Laundering Abatement and Financial Anti-Terrorism Act of 2001

   Pub. L. 107–56 § 902(1) · 115 Stat. 272

   Inserted · 50 U.S.C. § 3003(2)

   Pub. L. 107–56, § 902(1), inserted “, or international terrorist activities” before period at end

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Par. (2). Pub. L. 107–56, § 902(1), inserted “, or international terrorist activities” before period at end.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (1) in paragraph (2), by inserting before the period the following: “, or international terrorist activities”; and

5. 2001

   International Money Laundering Abatement and Financial Anti-Terrorism Act of 2001

   Pub. L. 107–56 § 902(2) · 115 Stat. 272

   Substituted · 50 U.S.C. § 3003(3)

   Pub. L. 107–56, § 902(2), substituted “, and activities conducted,” for “and activities conducted”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Par. (3). Pub. L. 107–56, § 902(2), substituted “, and activities conducted,” for “and activities conducted”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (2) in paragraph (3), by striking “and activities conducted” and “, inserting and activities conducted,”.

6. 2001

   Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002

   Pub. L. 107–108 title I § 105 · 115 Stat. 1394

   Struck and inserted · 50 U.S.C. § 3003(4)(H)

   Pub. L. 107–108 struck out “and” before “the Department of Energy” and inserted “, and the Coast Guard” before semicolon

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Par. (4)(H). Pub. L. 107–108 struck out “and” before “the Department of Energy” and inserted “, and the Coast Guard” before semicolon.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   SEC. 105. CODIFICATION OF THE COAST GUARD AS AN ELEMENT OF THE INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY. Section 3(4)(H) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 401a(4)(H)) is amended— (1) by striking “and” before “the Department of Energy”; and (2) by inserting “, and the Coast Guard” before the semicolon.

7. 2002

   Homeland Security Act of 2002

   Pub. L. 107–296 title II § 201(h) · 116 Stat. 2135

   1. Added · 50 U.S.C. § 3003(4)(J); 50 U.S.C. § 3003(4)(K)

      Pub. L. 107–296 added subpar. (J)

   2. Redesignated · 50 U.S.C. § 3003(4)(J); 50 U.S.C. § 3003(4)(K)

      Pub. L. 107–296 redesignated former subpar. (J) as (K)

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Par. (4)(J), (K). Pub. L. 107–296 added subpar. (J) and redesignated former subpar. (J) as (K).

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (h) Inclusion of Certain Elements of the Department as Elements of the Intelligence Community.— Section 3(4) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 401(a)) is amended— (1) by striking “and” at the end of subparagraph (I); (2) by redesignating subparagraph (J) as subparagraph (K); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (I) the following new subparagraph: “(J) the elements of the Department of Homeland Security concerned with the analyses of foreign intelligence information; and”.

8. 2002

   Pub. L. 107–306 title III § 353(a) · 116 Stat. 2383

   Added · 50 U.S.C. § 3003(7)

   Pub. L. 107–306 added par. (7)

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Par. (7). Pub. L. 107–306 added par. (7).

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (a) In General.— Section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 401a) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: “(7) The term ‘congressional intelligence committees’ means— “(A) the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and “(B) the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.”.

9. 2003

   National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004

   Pub. L. 108–136 div. A title IX § 921(e)(1) · 117 Stat. 1392

   Substituted · 50 U.S.C. § 3003(4)(E)

   Pub. L. 108–136 substituted “National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency” for “National Imagery and Mapping Agency”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Par. (4)(E). Pub. L. 108–136 substituted “National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency” for “National Imagery and Mapping Agency”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (1) Section 3 (50 U.S.C. 401a) is amended by striking “National Imagery and Mapping Agency” in paragraph (4)(E) and inserting “National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency”.

10. 2003

    Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004

    Pub. L. 108–177 § 105(d)(1)(A) · 117 Stat. 2599

    Struck · 50 U.S.C. § 3003(4)(H)

    Pub. L. 108–177, § 105(d)(1)(A), struck out “the Department of the Treasury,” after “the Federal Bureau of Investigation,”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (4)(H). Pub. L. 108–177, § 105(d)(1)(A), struck out “the Department of the Treasury,” after “the Federal Bureau of Investigation,”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) in subparagraph (H), by striking “the Department of the Treasury,”;

11. 2003

    Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004

    Pub. L. 108–177 § 105(d)(1)(B) · 117 Stat. 2599

    1. Added · 50 U.S.C. § 3003(4)(J)(L)

       Pub. L. 108–177, § 105(d)(1)(B), (C), added subpar. (J)

    2. Redesignated · 50 U.S.C. § 3003(4)(J)(L)

       Pub. L. 108–177, § 105(d)(1)(B), (C), redesignated former subpars. (J) and (K) as (K) and (L), respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (4)(J) to (L). Pub. L. 108–177, § 105(d)(1)(B), (C), added subpar. (J) and redesignated former subpars. (J) and (K) as (K) and (L), respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) by redesignating subparagraphs (J) and (K) as subparagraphs (K) and (L), respectively; and

12. 2004

    National Security Intelligence Reform Act of 2004

    Pub. L. 108–458 § 1073 · 118 Stat. 3638

    1. Amended · 50 U.S.C. § 3003(4)

       Pub. L. 108–458, § 1073, amended par. (4) generally

    2. Substituted · 50 U.S.C. § 3003(4)

       Pub. L. 108–458, § 1073, substituting provisions defining “intelligence community” as including the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and other entities for provisions defining “intelligence community” as including the Office of the Director of Central Intelligence and other entities

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (4). Pub. L. 108–458, § 1073, amended par. (4) generally, substituting provisions defining “intelligence community” as including the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and other entities for provisions defining “intelligence community” as including the Office of the Director of Central Intelligence and other entities.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 1073. ELEMENTS OF INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY UNDER NATIONAL SECURITY ACT OF 1947.   Paragraph (4) of section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 401a) is amended to read as follows: “(4) The term ‘intelligence community’ includes the following: “(A) The Office of the Director of National Intelligence. “(B) The Central Intelligence Agency. “(C) The National Security Agency. “(D) The Defense Intelligence Agency. “(E) The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. “(F) The National Reconnaissance Office. “(G) Other offices within the Department of Defense for the collection of specialized national intelligence through reconnaissance programs. “(H) The intelligence elements of the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, the Marine Corps, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Department of Energy. “(I) The Bureau of Intelligence and Research of the Department of State. “(J) The Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of the Treasury. “(K) The elements of the Department of Homeland Security concerned with the analysis of intelligence information, including the Office of Intelligence of the Coast Guard. “(L) Such other elements of any other department or agency as may be designated by the President, or designated jointly by the Director of National Intelligence and the head of the department or agency concerned, as an element of the intelligence community.” .

    Effective date note
    For Determination by President that amendment by Pub. L. 108–458 take effect on Apr. 21, 2005, see Memorandum of President of the United States, Apr. 21, 2005, 70 F.R. 23925, set out as a note under section 3001 of this title. Amendment by Pub. L. 108–458 effective not later than six months after Dec. 17, 2004, except as otherwise expressly provided, see section 1097(a) of Pub. L. 108–458, set out in an Effective Date of 2004 Amendment; Transition Provisions note under section 3001 of this title.

13. 2004

    National Security Intelligence Reform Act of 2004

    Pub. L. 108–458 § 1012 · 118 Stat. 3638

    Amended · 50 U.S.C. § 3003(5)

    Pub. L. 108–458, § 1012, amended par. (5) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (5) read as follows: “The terms ‘national intelligence’ and ‘intelligence related to the national security’—

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (5). Pub. L. 108–458, § 1012, amended par. (5) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (5) read as follows: “The terms ‘national intelligence’ and ‘intelligence related to the national security’—

    “(A) each refer to intelligence which pertains to the interests of more than one department or agency of the Government; and “(B) do not refer to counterintelligence or law enforcement activities conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation except to the extent provided for in procedures agreed to by the Director of Central Intelligence and the Attorney General, or otherwise as expressly provided for in this title.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 1012. REVISED DEFINITION OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE.   Paragraph (5) of section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 401a) is amended to read as follows: “(5) The terms ‘national intelligence’ and ‘intelligence related to national security’ refer to all intelligence, regardless of the source from which derived and including information gathered within or outside the United States, that— “(A) pertains, as determined consistent with any guidance issued by the President, to more than one United States Government agency; and “(B) that involves— “(i) threats to the United States, its people, property, or interests; “(ii) the development, proliferation, or use of weapons of mass destruction; or “(iii) any other matter bearing on United States national or homeland security.” .

    Effective date note
    For Determination by President that amendment by Pub. L. 108–458 take effect on Apr. 21, 2005, see Memorandum of President of the United States, Apr. 21, 2005, 70 F.R. 23925, set out as a note under section 3001 of this title. Amendment by Pub. L. 108–458 effective not later than six months after Dec. 17, 2004, except as otherwise expressly provided, see section 1097(a) of Pub. L. 108–458, set out in an Effective Date of 2004 Amendment; Transition Provisions note under section 3001 of this title.

14. 2004

    National Security Intelligence Reform Act of 2004

    Pub. L. 108–458 § 1074(a) · 118 Stat. 3638

    Struck · 50 U.S.C. § 3003(6)

    Pub. L. 108–458, § 1074(a), struck out “Foreign” before “Intelligence Program”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (6). Pub. L. 108–458, § 1074(a), struck out “Foreign” before “Intelligence Program”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (a) Redesignation.— Paragraph (6) of section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 401a) is amended by striking “Foreign”.

    Effective date note
    For Determination by President that amendment by Pub. L. 108–458 take effect on Apr. 21, 2005, see Memorandum of President of the United States, Apr. 21, 2005, 70 F.R. 23925, set out as a note under section 3001 of this title. Amendment by Pub. L. 108–458 effective not later than six months after Dec. 17, 2004, except as otherwise expressly provided, see section 1097(a) of Pub. L. 108–458, set out in an Effective Date of 2004 Amendment; Transition Provisions note under section 3001 of this title.

15. 2010

    Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010

    Pub. L. 111–259 § 441(1) · 124 Stat. 2654

    Inserted · 50 U.S.C. § 3003(4)(H)

    Pub. L. 111–259, § 441(1), inserted “the Coast Guard,” after “the Marine Corps,” and “the Drug Enforcement Administration,” after “the Federal Bureau of Investigation,”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (4)(H). Pub. L. 111–259, § 441(1), inserted “the Coast Guard,” after “the Marine Corps,” and “the Drug Enforcement Administration,” after “the Federal Bureau of Investigation,”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) in subparagraph (H)— (A) by inserting “the Coast Guard,” after “the Marine Corps,”; and (B) by inserting “the Drug Enforcement Administration,” after “the Federal Bureau of Investigation,”; and

16. 2010

    Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010

    Pub. L. 111–259 § 441(2) · 124 Stat. 2654

    Struck · 50 U.S.C. § 3003(4)(K)

    Pub. L. 111–259, § 441(2), struck out “, including the Office of Intelligence of the Coast Guard” after “information”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (4)(K). Pub. L. 111–259, § 441(2), struck out “, including the Office of Intelligence of the Coast Guard” after “information”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) in subparagraph (K), by striking “, including the Office of Intelligence of the Coast Guard”.

17. 2010

    Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010

    Pub. L. 111–259 § 804(1) · 124 Stat. 2654

    Struck · 50 U.S.C. § 3003(4)(L)

    Pub. L. 111–259, § 804(1), struck out “other” after “elements of any”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (4)(L). Pub. L. 111–259, § 804(1), struck out “other” after “elements of any”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) in section 3(4)(L), 50 USC 401a. by striking “other” the second place it appears;

18. 2012

    Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012

    Pub. L. 112–87 § 431 · 125 Stat. 1876

    Amended · 50 U.S.C. § 3003(4)(K)

    Pub. L. 112–87, § 431, amended subpar. (K) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (K) read as follows: “The elements of the Department of Homeland Security concerned with the analysis of intelligence information.”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (4)(K). Pub. L. 112–87, § 431, amended subpar. (K) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (K) read as follows: “The elements of the Department of Homeland Security concerned with the analysis of intelligence information.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 431. CODIFICATION OF OFFICE OF INTELLIGENCE AND ANALYSIS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AS ELEMENT OF THE INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY.   Section 3(4)(K) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 401a(4)(K)) is amended to read as follows: “(K) The Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security.” .

19. 2012

    Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012

    Pub. L. 112–87 § 505(1) · 125 Stat. 1876

    Substituted · 50 U.S.C. § 3003(6)

    Pub. L. 112–87, § 505(1), substituted “Director of National Intelligence” for “Director of Central Intelligence”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (6). Pub. L. 112–87, § 505(1), substituted “Director of National Intelligence” for “Director of Central Intelligence”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) in section 3(6) (50 U.S.C. 401a(6)), by striking “Director of Central Intelligence” and inserting “Director of National Intelligence”;

20. 2022

    Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023

    Pub. L. 117–263 div. F title LXIV § 6421 · 136 Stat. 2395

    Inserted · 50 U.S.C. § 3003(4)(H)

    Pub. L. 117–263 inserted “the Space Force,” after “the Marine Corps,”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (4)(H). Pub. L. 117–263 inserted “the Space Force,” after “the Marine Corps,”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 6421. INCLUSION OF SPACE FORCE AS ELEMENT OF INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY.   Section 3(4)(H) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003(4)(H)) is amended by inserting “the Space Force,” after “the Marine Corps,”.

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