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Central Intelligence Agency
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At a glance
Type
Independent agencies
Removal of leadership
Removable at will
Appointed by
Appointed by the President, confirmed by the Senate
Structure
Single Director of the Central Intelligence Agency
Term
No fixed term
Funding
Annual appropriations
Independence
Direct presidential control
What it does
The CIA gathers and analyzes information about foreign governments, people, and events to inform U.S. national security decisions, and carries out covert action when the President directs it. It focuses on foreign threats rather than domestic law enforcement, and its Director reports to the Director of National Intelligence.
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How it fits
Created by Congress under the National Security Act of 1947 (Pub. L. 80-253, 61 Stat. 495 (July 26, 1947); codified at 50 U.S.C. ch. 44 (CIA established at 50 U.S.C. 3035 (NSA sec. 104); Director at 50 U.S.C. 3036)), it acts within the authority that statute grants. Its actions are subject to judicial review and to congressional oversight and funding.
Recent actions
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records and Routine Uses
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
Notice of Decennial Review of Operational Files Designations
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
Freedom of Information Act Regulations
Conduct on Agency Installations
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records