Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

# Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (HR 5167) - Summary **What It Would Do** This bill would authorize funding and operations for U.S. intelligence agencies for fiscal year 2026. Intelligence authorization bills typically set budgets and approve activities for agencies like the CIA, NSA, and FBI's counterintelligence operations. While the specific details aren't publicly available (intelligence bills often contain classified information), these bills generally establish what intelligence agencies can do, how much money they receive, and what oversight requirements they must follow. **Who It Affects** The bill would directly affect intelligence agencies and their operations.

Indirectly, it impacts national security policy, government spending, and potentially privacy issues related to surveillance activities. Congress members and the public also have interest in these bills since they determine how taxpayer dollars are spent on intelligence work. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it's in the early stages of the legislative process. It was sponsored by Representative Eric Crawford (R-AR), a Republican from Arkansas. The bill has not yet been voted on by the full House or Senate, so it has not become law.