Intel Bill Passed

The Senate Intelligence Committee today approved the fiscal year 2013 intelligence authorization bill by a 14-1 vote, according to a panel statement.

According to the committee statement:

The legislation authorizes intelligence funding to counter terrorist threats, prevent proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, enhance counterintelligence, conduct covert actions and collect and analyze intelligence around the globe.

Consistent with the Administration's budget request, the Intelligence Committee reduced spending from fiscal year 2012 without harming national security.