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S 1974 107th Congress Senate

Federal Bureau of Investigation Reform Act of 2002

Official title: A bill to make needed reforms in the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and for other purposes.

Introduced: February 28, 2002 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 107th Congress ended
It never became law before the 107th Congress (2001–2002) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 20, 2002
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5842-5844)
Jun 7, 2002
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5252-5254)
May 10, 2002
By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 107-148.
Apr 25, 2002
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 351.
Apr 25, 2002
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Apr 25, 2002
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Mar 21, 2002
Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
Feb 28, 2002
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1355-1358)
Feb 28, 2002
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1352-1355)
Feb 28, 2002
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action June 20, 2002

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5842-5844)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Federal Bureau of Investigation Reform Act of 2002 - Rewrites provisions of the Inspector General Act of 1978 to: (1) authorize the Inspector General (IG) of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate allegations of criminal wrongdoing or administrative misconduct by DOJ employees, or to refer such allegations to the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) or the appropriate internal affairs office; (2) direct the IG to refer to OPR counsel certain allegations of misconduct involving DOJ personnel; and (3) direct the Attorney General to ensure that any DOJ component receiving a non-frivolous allegation of criminal wrongdoing or administrative misconduct by a DOJ employee reports that information to the IG.

Requires the IG to direct that one official of the IG's office be responsible for supervising and coordinating independent oversight of Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) programs and operations until September 30, 2003. Allows continued individual oversight after that date. Directs the IG to submit a plan for FBI oversight.

Expands the scope of FBI whistle-blower protections.

Directs: (1) the Attorney General to establish policies and procedures regarding persons serving in FBI security positions, and a counterintelligence screening polygraph program for the FBI; and (2) the FBI Director, acting through a Director of Security, to establish a security career program board.

Authorizes: (1) the Director to establish a permanent FBI police force to protect persons and property within FBI buildings and grounds; and (2) disciplinary suspensions of members of the Senior Executive Service for any length of time (currently for more than 14 days).

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 2215 Related bill 21st Century Department of Justice Appropriations Authorization Act
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 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1
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Grassley, Chuck
Iowa · Feb 28, 2002
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1974: Federal Bureau of Investigation Reform Act of 2002. 107th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/107-S-1974/
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