50 USC 3235 - Semiannual reports on investigations of unauthorized disclosures of classified information

U.S Code last checked for updates: Oct 17, 2024

§ 3235.

Semiannual reports on investigations of unauthorized disclosures of classified information

(a)

Definitions

In this section:

(1)

Covered official

The term “covered official” means—

(A)

the heads of each element of the intelligence community; and

(B)

the inspectors general with oversight responsibility for an element of the intelligence community.

(2)

Investigation

(3)

Unauthorized disclosure of classified information

(4)

Unauthorized public disclosure of classified information

(b)

Intelligence community reporting

(1)

In general

(2)

Elements

Each report submitted under paragraph (1) shall include, with respect to the preceding 6-month period, the following:

(A)

The number of investigations opened by the covered official regarding an unauthorized public disclosure of classified information.

(B)

The number of investigations completed by the covered official regarding an unauthorized public disclosure of classified information.

(C)

Of the number of such completed investigations identified under subparagraph (B), the number referred to the Attorney General for criminal investigation.

(c)

Department of Justice reporting

(1)

In general

(2)

Contents

Each report submitted under paragraph (1) shall include, for each referral covered by the report, at a minimum, the following:

(A)

The date the referral was received.

(B)

A statement indicating whether the alleged unauthorized disclosure described in the referral was substantiated by the Department of Justice.

(C)

A statement indicating the highest level of classification of the information that was revealed in the unauthorized disclosure.

(D)

A statement indicating whether an open criminal investigation related to the referral is active.

(E)

A statement indicating whether any criminal charges have been filed related to the referral.

(F)

A statement indicating whether the Department of Justice has been able to attribute the unauthorized disclosure to a particular entity or individual.

(d)

Form of reports

(July 26, 1947, ch. 343, title XI, § 1105, as added Pub. L. 116–92, div. E, title LXVII, § 6718(a), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 2228.)

cite as: 50 USC 3235