r/title-50-WAR-AND-NATIONAL-DEFENSE wiki — defined terms
The statute’s own glossary: every term Title 50 defines, in section order.
“former spouse” applies in that section
The term “former spouse” means a former wife or husband of a participant, former participant, or retired participant as follows: (A) Divorces on or before December 4, 1991 In the case of a divorce that became final on or before December 4, 1991 , such term means a former wife or husband of a participant, former participant, or retired participant who was married to such participant for not less than 10 years during periods of the participant’s creditable service, at least 5 years of which were spent outside the United States by both such participant and former wife or husband during the participant’s service as an employee of the Agency.
“previous spouse” applies in that section
The term “previous spouse” means an individual who was married for at least 9 months to a participant, former participant, or retired participant who had at least 18 months of service which are creditable under sections 2081, 2082, and 2083 of this title. (6) Spousal agreement
“retired participant” applies in that section
The term “retired participant” means a person who— (A) while an employee of the Agency was a participant in the system; and (B) is entitled to receive an annuity from the fund based upon such person’s service as a participant. (3) Surviving spouse (A) In general
“spousal agreement” applies in that section
The term “spousal agreement” means an agreement between a participant, former participant, or retired participant and the participant, former participant, or retired participant’s spouse or former spouse that— (A) is in writing, is signed by the parties, and is notarized; (B) has not been modified by court order; and (C) has been authenticated by the Director. (7) Court order
“surviving spouse” applies in that section
The term “surviving spouse” means the surviving wife or husband of a participant or retired participant who (i) was married to the participant or retired participant for at least 9 months immediately preceding the participant’s or retired participant’s death, or (ii) who is the parent of a child born of the marriage.
“revised annuity participant” applies in that section
the term “revised annuity participant” means an individual who— (A) on December 31, 2012 — (i) is not a participant; (ii) is not performing qualifying service; and (iii) has less than 5 years of qualifying service; and (B) after December 31, 2012 , becomes a participant performing qualifying service. (2) Contributions (A) In general Except as provided in subsection (d), 7 percent of the basic pay received by a participant other than a revised annuity participant for any pay period shall be deducted and withheld from the pay of that participant and contributed to the fund.
“former spouse” applies in that section
the term “former spouse” includes any former wife or husband of the retired participant, regardless of the length of marriage or the amount of creditable service completed by the participant. (e) Commencement and termination of child annuities (1) Commencement An annuity payable to a child under subsection (d), or under section 2052(c) of this title , shall begin on the day after the date on which the participant or retired participant dies or, in the case of an individual over the age of 18 who is not a child within the meaning of section 2002(b) of this title , shall begin or resume on the first day of the month in which the individual later becomes or again becomes a student as described …
“former spouse” applies in that section
the term “former spouse” includes any former wife or husband of a participant, regardless of the length of marriage or the amount of creditable service completed by the participant.
“determination month” applies in that section
the term “determination month” means— (i) the first month for which the participant is entitled to old-age or survivors’ insurance benefits (or would be entitled to such benefits upon application therefor); or (ii) October 1982, in the case of any participant entitled to such benefits for that month. (g) Deposits paid by survivors For the purpose of survivor annuities, deposits authorized by subsections (b) and (h) may also be made by the survivor of a participant.
“State” applies in that section
the term “State” includes the District of Columbia and any territory or possession of the United States.
“pay” applies in that section
the term “pay” means the rate of salary or basic pay as payable under any provision of law, including any provision of law limiting the expenditure of appropriated funds.
“affected employee” applies in that section
the term “affected employee” means an employee of the Agency covered under subchapter II of chapter 84 of title 5 who— (i) is performing service in a position designated under subsection (a); (ii) while on duty in the position designated under subsection (a), becomes ill or is injured as a direct result of the performance of such duties before the date on which the employee becomes entitled to an annuity under section 2053 of this title or section 8412(d)(1) of title 5 ; (iii) because of the illness or injury described in clause (ii), is permanently unable to render useful and efficient service in the employee’s covered position, as determined by the Director; and (iv) is appointed to a …
“covered position” applies in that section
the term “covered position” means a position as— (i) a law enforcement officer described in section 8331(20) or 8401(17) of title 5; (ii) a customs and border protection officer described in section 8331(31) or 8401(36) of title 5; (iii) a firefighter described in section 8331(21) or 8401(14) of title 5; (iv) an air traffic controller described in section 8331(30) or 8401(35) of title 5; (v) a nuclear materials courier described in section 8331(27) or 8401(33) of title 5; (vi) a member of the United States Capitol Police; (vii) a member of the Supreme Court Police; (viii) an affected employee; or (ix) a special agent described in section 4044(15) of title 22 .
“assumed CIARDS annuity” applies in that section
the term “assumed CIARDS annuity” means the amount of the survivor annuity to which the widow or widower would be entitled under subchapter II of this chapter based on the service of the deceased annuitant determined under section 8442(f)(5) of such title. (3) Disqualification upon remarriage before age 55 A qualified former spouse shall not be entitled to any benefit under this subsection if, before commencement of any benefit, the qualified former spouse remarries before becoming 55 years of age.
“court order” applies in that section
The term “court order” means any court decree of divorce, annulment or legal separation, or any court order or court-approved property settlement agreement incident to such court decree of divorce, annulment, or legal separation. (c) Entitlement of qualified former spouse to retirement benefits (1) Entitlement (A) In general Unless otherwise expressly provided by a spousal agreement or court order governing disposition of benefits payable under subchapter II or V of chapter 84 of title 5, a qualified former spouse of an employee is entitled to a share (determined under subparagraph (B)) of all benefits otherwise payable to such employee under subchapter II or V of chapter 84 of title 5.
“employee” applies in that section
The term “employee” means an employee of the Agency who is subject to chapter 84 of title 5, including an employee referred to in section 2152(a) of this title . (2) Qualified former spouse
“pro rata share” applies in that section
The term “pro rata share” means the percentage that is equal to (A) the number of days of the marriage of the qualified former spouse to the employee during the employee’s periods of creditable service under chapter 84 of title 5, divided by (B) the total number of days of the employee’s creditable service. (4) Spousal agreement
“qualified former spouse” applies in that section
The term “qualified former spouse” means a former spouse of an employee or retired employee who— (A) in the case of a former spouse whose divorce from such employee became final on or before December 4, 1991 , was married to such employee for not less than 10 years during periods of the employee’s service which are creditable under section 8411 of title 5 , at least 5 years of which were spent outside the United States by both the employee and the former spouse during the employee’s service with the Agency; and (B) in the case of a former spouse whose divorce from such employee becomes final after December 4, 1991 , was married to such employee for not less than 10 years during periods of …
“spousal agreement” applies in that section
The term “spousal agreement” means an agreement between an employee, former employee, or retired employee and such employee’s spouse or qualified former spouse that— (A) is in writing, is signed by the parties, and is notarized; (B) has not been modified by court order; and (C) has been authenticated by the Director. (5) Court order
“appropriate congressional committees” applies throughout its chapter
the term “appropriate congressional committees” means the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives, or, where required by law for certain reporting purposes, the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate and the Select 1 Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives;
“enemy” applies throughout its chapter
the term “enemy” means any country, government, group, or person that has been engaged in hostilities, whether or not lawfully authorized, with the United States;
“person” applies throughout its chapter
the term “person” means— (A) any natural person; (B) any corporation, partnership, or other legal entity; and (C) any organization, association, or group; and;
“spoils of war” applies throughout its chapter
the term “spoils of war” means enemy movable property lawfully captured, seized, confiscated, or found which has become United States property in accordance with the laws of war.
“highly enriched uranium” applies throughout its chapter
The term “highly enriched uranium” means uranium enriched to 20 percent or more in the isotope U–235.
“independent states of the former Soviet Union” applies throughout its chapter
The term “independent states of the former Soviet Union” has the meaning given that term in section 5801 of title 22 .;
“weapon of mass destruction” applies throughout its chapter
The term “weapon of mass destruction” means any weapon or device that is intended, or has the capability, to cause death or serious bodily injury to a significant number of people through the release, dissemination, or impact of— (A) toxic or poisonous chemicals or their precursors; (B) a disease organism; or (C) radiation or radioactivity.;
“independent states of the former Soviet Union” applies throughout its subchapter
the term “independent states of the former Soviet Union” has the meaning given the term in section 5801 of title 22 . (b) Appropriate committees of Congress In this subchapter,
“the appropriate committees of Congress” applies throughout its subchapter
the term “the appropriate committees of Congress” means the Committees on Foreign Relations, Armed Services, and Appropriations of the Senate and the Committees on International Relations, Armed Services, and Appropriations of the House of Representatives.
“appropriate congressional committees” applies in that section
the term “appropriate congressional committees” means the following: (1) The congressional defense committees. (2) The congressional intelligence committees (as defined in section 3003 of this title ). (3) The Speaker and the minority leader of the House of Representatives and the majority leader and the minority leader of the Senate.
“designated congressional committees” applies in that section
The term “designated congressional committees” means— (A) the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on International Relations of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate. (2) Missile; MTCR; MTCR equipment or technology
“missile” applies in that section
The terms “missile”, “MTCR”, and “MTCR equipment or technology” have the meanings given those terms in section 2797c of title 22 . (3) Person
“MTCR” applies in that section
The terms “missile”, “MTCR”, and “MTCR equipment or technology” have the meanings given those terms in section 2797c of title 22 . (3) Person
“MTCR equipment or technology” applies in that section
The terms “missile”, “MTCR”, and “MTCR equipment or technology” have the meanings given those terms in section 2797c of title 22 . (3) Person
“person” applies in that section
The term “person” means any United States or foreign individual, partnership, corporation, or other form of association, or any of its successor entities, parents, or subsidiaries. (4) Weaponize; weaponization
“weaponization” applies in that section
The term “weaponize” or “weaponization” means to incorporate into, or the incorporation into, usable ordnance or other militarily useful means of delivery.
“weaponize” applies in that section
The term “weaponize” or “weaponization” means to incorporate into, or the incorporation into, usable ordnance or other militarily useful means of delivery.
“fully and currently informed” applies in that section
the term “fully and currently informed” means the transmittal of credible information with respect to an activity described in such paragraph not later than 60 days after becoming aware of the activity.
“major atomic energy defense acquisition program” applies in that section
The term “major atomic energy defense acquisition program” means an atomic energy defense acquisition program of the Administration— (A) the total project cost of which is more than $500,000,000; or (B) the total lifetime cost of which is more than $1,000,000,000. (3) Performance baseline The term “performance baseline”, with respect to a major atomic energy defense acquisition program, means the key parameters with respect to performance, scope, cost, and schedule for the project budget of the program.
“authorized investigative agency” applies in that section
the term “authorized investigative agency” means an agency authorized by law or regulation to conduct a counterintelligence investigation or investigations of persons who are proposed for access to classified information to ascertain whether such persons satisfy the criteria for obtaining and retaining access to such information.
“new special access program” applies in that section
the term “new special access program” means a special access program that has not previously been covered in a notice and justification under this subsection. (c) Reports on changes in classification of special access programs (1) Whenever a change in the classification of a special access program of the Administration is planned to be made or whenever classified information concerning a special access program of the Administration is to be declassified and made public, the Administrator shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing a description of the proposed change, the reasons for the proposed change, and notice of any public announcement planned to be made …
“appropriate congressional committees” applies in that section
The term “appropriate congressional committees” means— (A) the congressional defense committees; and (B) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate.;
“covered employee” applies in that section
The term “covered employee” means— (A) an employee of the Administration; or (B) an employee of an element of the Department of Energy (other than the Administration) involved in nuclear security.
“appropriate congressional committees” applies in that section
The term “appropriate congressional committees” means— (A) the congressional defense committees; and (B) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate.;
“bonus” applies in that section
The term “bonus” means a bonus or award paid under title 5, including under chapters 45 or 53 of such title, or any other provision of law.;
“covered employee” applies in that section
The term “covered employee” has the meaning given that term in section 2443 of this title .
“appropriate congressional committees” applies in that section
The term “appropriate congressional committees” means— (A) the congressional defense committees; and (B) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate.;
“covered contractor” applies in that section
The term “covered contractor” means— (A) a contractor of the Administration; or (B) a contractor of an element of the Department of Energy (other than the Administration) involved in nuclear security.
“appropriate congressional committees” applies in that section
the term “appropriate congressional committees” means— (1) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives; and (2) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate.
“classified information” applies throughout its chapter
The term “classified information” means any information that has been determined pursuant to Executive Order No. 12333 of December 4, 1981 ([former] 50 U.S.C. 401 note) [now 50 U.S.C. 3001 note], Executive Order No. 12958 of April 17, 1995 ([former] 50 U.S.C. 435 note), or successor orders, to require protection against unauthorized disclosure and that is so designated.;
“congressional defense committees” applies throughout its chapter
The term “congressional defense committees” means— (A) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.;
“national security laboratory” applies throughout its chapter
The term “national security laboratory” means any of the following: (A) Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico. (B) Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Livermore, California. (C) Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, California.;
“nuclear security enterprise” applies throughout its chapter
The term “nuclear security enterprise” means the physical facilities, technology, and human capital of the national security laboratories and the nuclear weapons production facilities.
“nuclear weapons production facility” applies throughout its chapter
The term “nuclear weapons production facility” means any of the following: (A) The Kansas City National Security Campus, Kansas City, Missouri. (B) The Pantex Plant, Amarillo, Texas. (C) The Y–12 National Security Complex, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. (D) The Savannah River Site, Aiken, South Carolina. (E) The Nevada National Security Site, Nevada. (F) Any facility of the Department of Energy that the Secretary of Energy, in consultation with the Administrator and Congress, determines to be consistent with the mission of the Administration.;
“Restricted Data” applies throughout its chapter
The term “Restricted Data” has the meaning given such term in section 2014(y) of title 42 .;
“items of proliferation concern” applies throughout its chapter
The term “items of proliferation concern” means— (A) equipment, materials, or technology listed in— (i) the Trigger List of the Guidelines for Nuclear Transfers of the Nuclear Suppliers Group; (ii) the Annex of the Guidelines for Transfers of Nuclear-Related Dual-Use Equipment, Materials, Software, and Related Technology of the Nuclear Suppliers Group; or (iii) any of the Common Control Lists of the Australia Group; and (B) any other sensitive items.
“prevention of weapons of mass destruction proliferation and terrorism” applies throughout its chapter
The terms “prevention of weapons of mass destruction proliferation and terrorism” and “prevention of WMD proliferation and terrorism” include activities under— (A) the programs specified in section 1501(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997 ( Public Law 104–201 ; 110 Stat. 2731 ; 50 U.S.C. 2362 note); 1 (B) the programs for which appropriations are authorized by section 3101(a)(2) of the Bob Stump National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 ( Public Law 107–314 ; 116 Stat.
“prevention of WMD proliferation and terrorism” applies throughout its chapter
The terms “prevention of weapons of mass destruction proliferation and terrorism” and “prevention of WMD proliferation and terrorism” include activities under— (A) the programs specified in section 1501(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997 ( Public Law 104–201 ; 110 Stat. 2731 ; 50 U.S.C. 2362 note); 1 (B) the programs for which appropriations are authorized by section 3101(a)(2) of the Bob Stump National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 ( Public Law 107–314 ; 116 Stat.
“weapons of mass destruction” applies throughout its chapter
The terms “weapons of mass destruction” and “WMD” mean chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons, and chemical, biological, and nuclear materials used in the manufacture of such weapons.;
“WMD” applies throughout its chapter
The terms “weapons of mass destruction” and “WMD” mean chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons, and chemical, biological, and nuclear materials used in the manufacture of such weapons.;
“congressional intelligence committees” applies throughout its chapter
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.
“counterintelligence” applies throughout its chapter
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.;
“foreign intelligence” applies throughout its chapter
The term “foreign intelligence” means information relating to the capabilities, intentions, or activities of foreign governments or elements thereof, foreign organizations, or foreign persons, or international terrorist activities.;
“intelligence” applies throughout its chapter
The term “intelligence” includes foreign intelligence and counterintelligence.;
“intelligence community” applies throughout its chapter
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 Space Force, the Coast Guard, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Department of Energy.
“malign foreign influence operations and campaigns” applies in that section
the term “malign foreign influence operations and campaigns” means the coordinated, direct or indirect application of national diplomatic, informational, military, economic, business, corruption, educational, and other capabilities by hostile foreign powers to affect attitudes, behaviors, decisions, or outcomes within the United States.
“covered department” applies in that section
the term “covered department” means the Department of Energy, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of State, or the Department of the Treasury. (v) Nuclear Proliferation Assessment Statements intelligence community addendum The Director of National Intelligence, in consultation with the heads of the appropriate elements of the intelligence community and the Secretary of State, shall provide to the President, the congressional intelligence committees, the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate an addendum to each Nuclear Proliferation Assessment Statement accompanying a civilian nuclear cooperation …
“fundraising” applies in that section
the term “fundraising” means the raising of funds through the active participation in the promotion, production, or presentation of an event designed to raise funds and does not include the direct solicitation of money by any other means. (3) Not later than 7 days after the date the Director engages in fundraising authorized by this subsection or at the time the decision is made to participate in such fundraising, the Director shall notify the congressional intelligence committees of such fundraising. (4) The Director, in consultation with the Director of the Office of Government Ethics, shall issue regulations to carry out the authority provided in this subsection.
“investment” applies in that section
The term “investment” includes any activity reviewed, investigated, assessed, or analyzed by the Director pursuant to section 7 or 10(g) of Executive Order 13913, or successor order.
“major system” applies in that section
The term “major system” has the meaning given such term in section 109 of title 41 . (q) Performance of common services The Director of National Intelligence shall, in consultation with the heads of departments and agencies of the United States Government containing elements within the intelligence community and with the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, coordinate the performance by the elements of the intelligence community within the National Intelligence Program of such services as are of common concern to the intelligence community, which services the Director of National Intelligence determines can be more efficiently accomplished in a consolidated manner.
“National Intelligence Council product” applies in that section
the term “National Intelligence Council product” includes a National Intelligence Estimate and any other intelligence community assessment that sets forth the judgment of the intelligence community as a whole on a matter covered by such product.
“covered provision” applies in that section
the term “covered provision” means— (I) any otherwise applicable nondisclosure agreement; (II) any otherwise applicable regulation or order issued under the authority of chapter 18 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 ( 42 U.S.C. 2271 et seq.) or Executive Order 13526; (III) section 798 of title 18 ; or (IV) any other provision of law with respect to the unauthorized disclosure of national security information.
“employee” applies in that section
the term “employee” includes a former employee, if the complaint or information reported under subparagraph (A) arises from or relates to the period during which the former employee was an employee. (6) In accordance with section 535 of title 28 , the Inspector General shall expeditiously report to the Attorney General any information, allegation, or complaint received by the Inspector General relating to violations of Federal criminal law that involve a program or operation of an element of the intelligence community, or in the relationships between the elements of the intelligence community, consistent with such guidelines as may be issued by the Attorney General pursuant to subsection …
“first assistant to the position of Inspector General” applies in that section
the term “first assistant to the position of Inspector General” has the meaning given in section 3 of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.). 1 (B) If the Inspector General dies, resigns, or is otherwise unable to perform the functions and duties of the position— (i) section 3345(a) of title 5 and section 3025(e) of this title shall not apply; (ii) subject to subparagraph (D), the first assistant to the position of Inspector General shall perform the functions and duties of the Inspector General temporarily in an acting capacity subject to the time limitations of section 3346 of title 5 ; and (iii) notwithstanding clause (ii), and subject to subparagraphs (D) and (E), the …
“urgent concern” applies in that section
the term “urgent concern” means any of the following: (I) A serious or flagrant problem, abuse, violation of law or Executive order, or deficiency relating to the funding, administration, or operation of an intelligence activity of the Federal Government that is— (aa) a matter of national security; and (bb) not a difference of opinion concerning public policy matters. (II) A false statement to Congress, or a willful withholding from Congress, on an issue of material fact relating to the funding, administration, or operation of an intelligence activity.
“major system” applies in that section
The term “major system” has the meaning given that term in section 3097(e) of this title .;
“Milestone A” applies in that section
The term “Milestone A” has the meaning given that term in section 3103(f) 1 of this title.;
“Milestone B” applies in that section
The term “Milestone B” has the meaning given that term in section 3099(e) of this title .
“emerging technology” applies in that section
the term “emerging technology” has the meaning given that term in section 6701 of the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 ( Public Law 117–263 ; 50 U.S.C. 3024 note). (2) Unit
“Unit” applies in that section
The term “Unit” means the Intelligence Community Innovation Unit. (b) Plan for implementation of Intelligence Community Innovation Unit (1) Plan required Not later than 180 days after December 22, 2023 , the Director of National Intelligence shall develop a plan for how to implement the Intelligence Community Innovation Unit within the intelligence community.
“United States law enforcement agency” applies in that section
The term “United States law enforcement agency” means any department or agency of the Federal Government that the Attorney General designates as law enforcement agency for purposes of this section.;
“United States person” applies in that section
The term “United States person” means the following: (A) A United States citizen. (B) An alien known by the intelligence agency concerned to be a permanent resident alien. (C) An unincorporated association substantially composed of United States citizens or permanent resident aliens. (D) A corporation incorporated in the United States, except for a corporation directed and controlled by a foreign government or governments.
“appropriate congressional committees” applies in that section
the term “appropriate congressional committees” means— (1) the congressional intelligence committees; and (2) the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate. (b) Annual reports Not later than the first Monday in February 2021, and each year thereafter, the Director of National Intelligence, in coordination with the heads of the elements of the intelligence community, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report containing an assessment of the intelligence community with respect to worldwide threats to the national security of the United States.
“appropriate committees of Congress” applies in that section
the term “appropriate committees of Congress” means the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.
“hoteling” applies in that section
the term “hoteling” means an alternative work arrangement in which employees of one element of the intelligence community are authorized flexible work arrangements to work part of the time at one or more alternative worksite locations, as appropriately authorized.
“covered persons” applies in that section
the term “covered persons” means— (1) racial and ethnic minorities; (2) women; and (3) individuals with disabilities.
“chief of mission” applies in that section
The term “chief of mission” has the meaning given that term by section 3902(3) of title 22 , and includes ambassadors at large and ministers of diplomatic missions of the United States, or persons appointed to lead United States offices abroad designated by the Secretary of State as diplomatic in nature. (d) Termination This section shall cease to be effective on October 1, 2000 .
“diplomatic intelligence support center” applies in that section
The term “diplomatic intelligence support center” means an entity to which employees of the various elements of the intelligence community (as defined in section 3003(4) of this title ) are detailed for the purpose of providing analytical intelligence support that— (A) consists of intelligence analyses on military or political matters and expertise to conduct limited assessments and dynamic taskings for a chief of mission; and (B) is not intelligence support traditionally provided to a chief of mission by the Director of National Intelligence.;
“unaccounted for United States personnel” applies in that section
the term “unaccounted for United States personnel” means the following: (1) Any missing person (as that term is defined in section 1513(1) of title 10 ). (2) Any United States national who was killed while engaged in activities on behalf of the United States and whose remains have not been repatriated to the United States.
“appropriate congressional committees” applies in that section
the term “appropriate congressional committees” means the following: (1) The Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives. (2) The Select Committee on Intelligence, the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate.
“covered foreign country” applies in that section
The term “covered foreign country” means the following: (A) The Russian Federation. (B) The Islamic Republic of Iran. (C) The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. (D) The People’s Republic of China. (E) Any other foreign country that the Director of the Center determines appropriate for purposes of this section. (2) Foreign malign influence
“foreign malign influence” applies in that section
The term “foreign malign influence” means any hostile effort undertaken by, at the direction of, or on behalf of or with the substantial support of, the government of a covered foreign country with the objective of influencing, through overt or covert means— (A) the political, military, economic, or other policies or activities of the United States Government or State or local governments, including any election within the United States; or (B) the public opinion within the United States.
“climate intelligence indications and warnings” applies in that section
The term “climate intelligence indications and warnings” means developments relating to climate security with the potential to— (A) imminently and substantially alter the political stability or degree of human security in a country or region; or (B) imminently and substantially threaten— (i) the national security of the United States; (ii) the military, political, or economic interests of allies and partners of the United States; or (iii) citizens of the United States abroad.
“climate security” applies in that section
The term “climate security” means the effects of climate change on the following: (A) The national security of the United States, including national security infrastructure. (B) Subnational, national, and regional political stability. (C) The security of allies and partners of the United States. (D) Ongoing or potential political violence, including unrest, rioting, guerrilla warfare, insurgency, terrorism, rebellion, revolution, civil war, and interstate war. (2) Climate intelligence indications and warnings
“Director” applies in that section
the term “Director” means the Director of the National Security Agency; and;
“employee” applies in that section
the term “employee” means an employee of the National Security Agency, serving under an appointment without time limitation, who has been currently employed by the National Security Agency for a continuous period of at least 12 months prior to the effective date of the program established under subsection (c), except that such term does not include— (A) a reemployed annuitant under subchapter III of chapter 83 or chapter 84 of title 5 or another retirement system for employees of the Government; or (B) an employee having a disability on the basis of which such employee is or would be eligible for disability retirement under any of the retirement systems referred to in subparagraph (A).
“appropriate committees of Congress” applies in that section
the term “appropriate committees of Congress” means— (i) the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and (ii) the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives; and (B) for purposes of the submittal of the unclassified portion of any report under this section,
“covered intelligence position” applies in that section
The term “covered intelligence position” means a position within an element of the intelligence community that, based on the level of access of a person occupying such position to information regarding sensitive intelligence sources or methods or other exceptionally sensitive matters, the head of such element determines should be subject to the requirements of this section. (2) Covered post-service employment
“covered post-service employment” applies in that section
The term “covered post-service employment” means direct or indirect employment by, representation of, or any provision of advice or services to the government of a foreign country or any company, entity, or other person whose activities are directly or indirectly supervised, directed, controlled, financed, or subsidized, in whole or in major part, by any government of a foreign country if such employment, representation, or provision of advice or services relates to national security, intelligence, the military, or internal security. (3) Covered post-service position
“covered post-service position” applies in that section
The term “covered post-service position” means a position of employment described in paragraph (2). (4) Designated prohibited foreign country
“designated prohibited foreign country” applies in that section
The term “designated prohibited foreign country” means the following: (A) The People’s Republic of China. (B) The Russian Federation. (C) The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. (D) The Islamic Republic of Iran. (E) The Republic of Cuba. (F) The Syrian Arab Republic. (5) Employee The term “employee”, with respect to an employee occupying a covered intelligence position, includes an officer or official of an element of the intelligence community, a contractor of such an element, a detailee to such an element, or a member of the Armed Forces assigned to such an element. (6) Former employee
“former employee” applies in that section
The term “former employee” means an individual— (A) who was an employee occupying a covered intelligence position; and (B) who is subject to the requirements under subsection (a) or (b). (7) Government of a foreign country
“government of a foreign country” applies in that section
The term “government of a foreign country” has the meaning given the term in section 611(e) of title 22 .
“function” applies in that section
the term “function” includes functions, powers, and duties. (b) As used in this Act, the term “Department of Defense” shall be deemed to include the military departments of the Army, the Navy, and the Air Force, and all agencies created under title II of this Act.
“intelligence activities” applies in that section
the term “intelligence activities” includes covert actions as defined in section 3093(e) of this title , and includes financial intelligence activities.
“appropriate congressional committees” applies in that section
The term “appropriate congressional committees” means— (A) the congressional intelligence committees; (B) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (C) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. (2) Congressional leadership
“congressional leadership” applies in that section
The term “congressional leadership” means— (A) the majority leader of the Senate; (B) the minority leader of the Senate; (C) the Speaker of the House of Representatives; and (D) the minority leader of the House of Representatives. (3) Controlled access program
“controlled access program” applies in that section
The term “controlled access program” means a program created or managed pursuant to Intelligence Community Directive 906, or successor directive.
“covert action” applies throughout its subchapter
the term “covert action” means an activity or activities of the United States Government to influence political, economic, or military conditions abroad, where it is intended that the role of the United States Government will not be apparent or acknowledged publicly, but does not include— (1) activities the primary purpose of which is to acquire intelligence, traditional counterintelligence activities, traditional activities to improve or maintain the operational security of United States Government programs, or administrative activities; (2) traditional diplomatic or military activities or routine support to such activities; (3) traditional law enforcement activities conducted by United …
“appropriate congressional committees” applies in that section
the term “appropriate congressional committees” means the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Select Committee on Intelligence and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and;
“intelligence agency” applies in that section
the term “intelligence agency” means any department, agency, or other entity of the United States involved in intelligence or intelligence-related activities;
“specifically authorized by the Congress” applies in that section
the term “specifically authorized by the Congress” means that— (A) the activity and the amount of funds proposed to be used for that activity were identified in a formal budget request to the Congress, but funds shall be deemed to be specifically authorized for that activity only to the extent that the Congress both authorized the funds to be appropriated for that activity and appropriated the funds for that activity; or (B) although the funds were not formally requested, the Congress both specifically authorized the appropriation of the funds for the activity and appropriated the funds for the activity.
“defense articles” applies in that section
the terms “defense articles” and “defense services” mean the items on the United States Munitions List pursuant to section 38 of the Arms Export Control Act [ 22 U.S.C. 2778 ] (22 CFR part 121);
“defense services” applies in that section
the terms “defense articles” and “defense services” mean the items on the United States Munitions List pursuant to section 38 of the Arms Export Control Act [ 22 U.S.C. 2778 ] (22 CFR part 121);
“intelligence agency” applies in that section
the term “intelligence agency” means any department, agency, or other entity of the United States involved in intelligence or intelligence-related activities;
“transfer” applies in that section
the term “transfer” means— (A) in the case of defense articles, the transfer of possession of those articles; and (B) in the case of defense services, the provision of those services; and;
“value” applies in that section
the term “value” means— (A) in the case of defense articles, the greater of— (i) the original acquisition cost to the United States Government, plus the cost of improvements or other modifications made by or on behalf of the Government; or (ii) the replacement cost; and (B) in the case of defense services, the full cost to the Government of providing the services.
“budget of the President” applies in that section
The term “budget of the President” means the budget of the President for a fiscal year as submitted to Congress under section 1105(a) of title 31 . (2);
“independent cost estimate” applies in that section
The term “independent cost estimate” means a pragmatic and neutral analysis, assessment, and quantification of all costs and risks associated with the development, acquisition, procurement, operation, and sustainment of a major system across its proposed life cycle, which shall be based on programmatic and technical specifications provided by the office within the element of the intelligence community with primary responsibility for the development, procurement, or operation of the major system.
“major system” applies in that section
The term “major system” means any significant program of an element of the intelligence community with projected total development and procurement costs exceeding $500,000,000 (based on fiscal year 2010 constant dollars), which costs shall include all end-to-end program costs, including costs associated with the development and procurement of the program and any other costs associated with the development and procurement of systems required to support or utilize the program.
“item of supply” applies in that section
The term “item of supply” has the meaning given that term in section 4(10) 1 of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act ( 41 U.S.C. 403(10) ).;
“major contract” applies in that section
The term “major contract” means each of the 6 largest prime, associate, or Government-furnished equipment contracts under a major system that is in excess of $40,000,000 and that is not a firm, fixed price contract.;
“major system” applies in that section
The term “major system” has the meaning given that term in section 3097(e) of this title .;
“Milestone B” applies in that section
The term “Milestone B” means a decision to enter into major system development and demonstration pursuant to guidance prescribed by the Director of National Intelligence.;
“vulnerability assessment” applies in that section
The term “vulnerability assessment” means the process of identifying and quantifying vulnerabilities in a major system and its significant items of supply.
“enterprise architecture” applies in that section
The term “enterprise architecture” has the meaning given that term in section 3601(4) of title 44 .;
“information system” applies in that section
The terms “information system” and “information technology” have the meanings given those terms in section 11101 of title 40 .;
“information technology” applies in that section
The terms “information system” and “information technology” have the meanings given those terms in section 11101 of title 40 .;
“intelligence community business system” applies in that section
The term “intelligence community business system” means an information system, including a national security system, that is operated by, for, or on behalf of an element of the intelligence community, including a financial system, mixed system, financial data feeder system, and the business infrastructure capabilities shared by the systems of the business enterprise architecture, including people, process, and technology, that build upon the core infrastructure used to support business activities, such as acquisition, financial management, logistics, strategic planning and budgeting, installations and environment, and human resource management.;
“intelligence community business system transformation” applies in that section
The term “intelligence community business system transformation” means— (A) the acquisition or development of a new intelligence community business system; or (B) any significant modification or enhancement of an existing intelligence community business system (other than necessary to maintain current services).;
“national security system” applies in that section
The term “national security system” has the meaning given that term in section 3542 1 of title 44.;
“cost estimate” applies in that section
The term “cost estimate”— (A) means an assessment and quantification of all costs and risks associated with the acquisition of a major system based upon reasonably available information at the time the Director establishes the 2010 adjusted total acquisition cost for such system pursuant to subsection (h) or restructures such system pursuant to section 3102(c) of this title ; and (B) does not mean an “independent cost estimate”.;
“critical cost growth threshold” applies in that section
The term “critical cost growth threshold” means a percentage increase in the total acquisition cost for a major system of at least 25 percent over the total acquisition cost for the major system as shown in the current Baseline Estimate for the major system. (3);
“current Baseline Estimate” applies in that section
The term “current Baseline Estimate” means the projected total acquisition cost of a major system that is— (i) approved by the Director, or a designee of the Director, at Milestone B or an equivalent acquisition decision for the development, procurement, and construction of such system; (ii) approved by the Director at the time such system is restructured pursuant to section 3102(c) of this title ; or (iii) the 2010 adjusted total acquisition cost determined pursuant to subsection (h). (B) A current Baseline Estimate may be in the form of an independent cost estimate. (4) Except as otherwise specifically provided,
“Director” applies in that section
the term “Director” means the Director of National Intelligence.;
“independent cost estimate” applies in that section
The term “independent cost estimate” has the meaning given that term in section 3097(e) of this title .;
“major contract” applies in that section
The term “major contract” means each of the 6 largest prime, associate, or Government-furnished equipment contracts under a major system that is in excess of $40,000,000 and that is not a firm, fixed price contract.;
“major system” applies in that section
The term “major system” has the meaning given that term in section 3097(e) of this title .;
“Milestone B” applies in that section
The term “Milestone B” means a decision to enter into major system development and demonstration pursuant to guidance prescribed by the Director.;
“program manager” applies in that section
The term “program manager” means— (A) the head of the element of the intelligence community that is responsible for the budget, cost, schedule, and performance of a major system; or (B) in the case of a major system within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the deputy who is responsible for the budget, cost, schedule, and performance of the major system.;
“significant cost growth threshold” applies in that section
The term “significant cost growth threshold” means the percentage increase in the total acquisition cost for a major system of at least 15 percent over the total acquisition cost for such system as shown in the current Baseline Estimate for such system.;
“total acquisition cost” applies in that section
The term “total acquisition cost” means the amount equal to the total cost for development and procurement of, and system-specific construction for, a major system. (b) Major system cost reports (1) The program manager for a major system shall, on a quarterly basis, submit to the Director a major system cost report as described in paragraph (2). (2) A major system cost report shall include the following information (as of the last day of the quarter for which the report is made): (A) The total acquisition cost for the major system. (B) Any cost variance or schedule variance in a major contract for the major system since the contract was entered into.
“budget year” applies in that section
The term “budget year” means the next fiscal year for which the President is required to submit to Congress a budget pursuant to section 1105 of title 31 . (2) Independent cost estimate; major system
“independent cost estimate” applies in that section
The terms “independent cost estimate” and “major system” have the meaning given those terms in section 3097(e) of this title .
“major system” applies in that section
The terms “independent cost estimate” and “major system” have the meaning given those terms in section 3097(e) of this title .
“budget” applies in that section
The term “budget” has the meaning given the term “budget of the President” in section 3097 of this title . (2) Classified intelligence budget justification materials
“classified intelligence budget justification materials” applies in that section
The term “classified intelligence budget justification materials” means, with respect to a fiscal year, the materials submitted to Congress by the Director of National Intelligence in support of the budget for that fiscal year that are classified or otherwise protected from public disclosure.
“covered entity” applies in that section
the term “covered entity” means the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the Central Intelligence Agency, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the National Security Agency, the National Reconnaissance Office, and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.
“covered document” applies in that section
the term “covered document” means any executive order, memorandum, or policy directive issued by the President, including national security Presidential memoranda and Presidential policy directives, or such successor memoranda and directives.
“appropriate congressional committees” applies in that section
The term “appropriate congressional committees” means— (A) the congressional intelligence committees; (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; (C) the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives; and (D) the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives. (2) Covered closure of a diplomatic or consular post defined
“covered closure of a diplomatic or consular post” applies in that section
The term “covered closure of a diplomatic or consular post” means the closure of a United States diplomatic or consular post abroad that is anticipated to last for 60 days or more.