Reforms to the Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security
Title III — Intelligence community matters
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Section 201 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 121) is amended by adding at the end the following: (h) Prohibition (1) Definition In this subsection, the term United States person means a United States citizen, an alien known by the Office of Intelligence and Analysis to be a permanent resident alien, an unincorporated association substantially composed of United States citizens or permanent resident aliens, or a corporation incorporated in the United States, except for a corporation directed and controlled by 1 or more foreign governments. (2) Collection of information from United States persons (A) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Office of Intelligence and Analysis may not engage in the collection of information or intelligence targeting any United States person. (B) Rule of construction Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prohibit, or to limit the authority of, personnel of the Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security from sharing intelligence or information with, or receiving intelligence or information from, State, local, Tribal, or territorial governments, the private sector, or other elements of the Federal Government, including the components of the Department of Homeland Security..