Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004

Definition/Scope: The Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (IRTPA) was an Act of Congress introduced by U.S. Senator Susan M. Collins of Maine. The Senate approved the bill 89-2, and President George W. Bush signed the Act on December 17, 2004, making it law. The Act is divided into eight Titles, as follows: Reform of the intelligence community; Federal Bureau of Investigation; Security clearances; Transportation security; Border protection, immigration, and visa matters; Terrorism prevention; Implementation of 9/11 Commission recommendations; Other matters. This act established both the position of Director of National Intelligence (DNI), the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), and the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board.

Used For:

Protection WFF

Acronym:

IRTPA

Broader Terms:

9/11 Commission
Joint Intelligence Community Council
National Intelligence Program

Narrower Terms:

counterterrorism
Information Sharing Environment
Intelligence Community
Interagency Threat Assessment and Coordination Group
National Counterintelligence Strategy

Related Terms:

Central Intelligence Agency
Counterintelligence Enhancement Act of 2002
Department of Homeland Security
Director of National Intelligence
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003
National Counterterrorism Center
National Fusion Center Coordination Group
Program Manager for the Information Sharing Environment
Transportation Security Administration