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S 4712

Intelligence Community Inspector General Parity Act of 2026

119th Congress Introduced by Chuck Grassley

Gives the IC Inspector General explicit law enforcement powers under 5 U.S.C. 406(f) to investigate and enforce compliance within the Intelligence Community.

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Bill Summary · S 4712

Overview

  • Bill: S. 4712 (119th Congress, 2nd Session)
  • Title: Intelligence Community Inspector General Parity Act of 2026
  • Sponsor: Sen. Chuck Grassley (co-sponsor listed)
  • Objective: Amend the National Security Act of 1947 to grant law enforcement authority to the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) of the Intelligence Community (IC).

Purpose and intent

  • The bill seeks to align the statutory authority of the IC Inspector General with other federal IGs by providing law enforcement powers.
  • Specifically, it adds explicit law enforcement authority to the IC Inspector General, enabling the office to carry out enforcement-related activities in support of its oversight mission.

Key provisions and changes

  • Amends Section 103H of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3033) by adding:
    • New subsection (p) establishing that the provisions of section 406(f) of title 5, United States Code, apply to the Office of the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community.
  • Amends Title 5, U.S.C.:
    • Modifies section 406(f)(3) to insert the IC Inspector General before “the Tennessee Valley Authority,” thereby incorporating the IC OIG into the scope of law enforcement authority provided by section 406(f).
  • The practical effect is to authorize IC OIG personnel to exercise the law enforcement powers listed under 5 U.S.C. 406(f) (such as search and seizure authorities, use of coercive investigative tools, etc.) in carrying out IG investigations, where appropriate and authorized.

Who/what would be affected

  • Affected entity: Office of the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community (IC OIG), which oversees intelligence community components and programs.
  • Indirect effects may include IC components and personnel subject to IC OIG investigations and enforcement actions, as well as collaboration with other federal law enforcement authorities when performing oversight.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Status: Introduced in the Senate on June 9, 2026; referred to the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence.
  • Next steps: Committee review, potential markups, and, if approved, passage by the Senate and House and eventual president’s signature to become law.

Potential implications

  • Oversight enhancements: Grants IC OIG formal law enforcement authority, which could enhance investigative capabilities and enforcement of compliance within the IC.
  • Safeguards and scope: The bill text specifies alignment with 5 U.S.C. 406(f); practical use would depend on implementing regulations, internal policies, and oversight to ensure appropriate use and civil-liberties protections.
  • Interagency coordination: Could affect how IC OIG coordinates with other law enforcement and intelligence community counterparts during investigations.

If you’d like, I can add a concise comparison with similar authorities granted to other federal inspectors general or provide a quick briefing on 5 U.S.C. 406(f) authorities for context.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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