Assistant Secretary for Intelligence and Research

(a) Establishment There is authorized to be in the Department an Assistant Secretary for Intelligence and Research who shall be responsible— (1) to the Secretary and the Deputy Secretary for matters pertaining to the intelligence and research functions of the Department; and (2) for such other related duties as the Secretary may from time to time designate. (b) Responsibilities In addition to the responsibilities described in subsection (a), the Assistant Secretary for Intelligence and Research shall maintain continuous observation and coordination of all matters pertaining to analysis and dissemination of intelligence products in the conduct of foreign policy, including, as appropriate— (1) overseeing the Department’s coordination with the intelligence community (as such term is defined in section 3(4) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003(4))); (2) advocating for the Department’s collection requirements; and (3) ensuing effective collaboration and information sharing in the Department. (c) Bureau of Intelligence and Research (1) Establishment The Secretary shall establish a Bureau of Intelligence and Research, which shall perform such functions related to overseeing the collection, analysis, and dissemination of intelligence and research to inform and implement United States foreign policy, as the Secretary may prescribe. (2) Head The Assistant Secretary for Intelligence and Research shall be the head of the Bureau of Intelligence and Research.