Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004

The Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (S.2845), commonly known as the 9/11 Reform Bill, became Public Law No: 108-458. The Bill bears the actual title "A bill to reform the intelligence community and the intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, and for other purposes." It passed the House of Representatives December 7, 2004, by recorded vote: 336 - 75, and passed the Senate December 8, 2004, by Yea-Nay Vote: 89 - 2. 

The Act

 * [S.2845] Public Law 108-458. Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004, 108th Congress, December 17, 2004. Department of Homeland Security: Public Laws Amending the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Related SourceWatch Resources

 * 9/11 Commission
 * Department of Homeland Security
 * qualified alien
 * Patriot Act I
 * Patriot Act II
 * REAL ID Act of 2005

The Bill

 * Bill Summary & Status: S.2845 "A bill to reform the intelligence community and the intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, and for other purposes," Thomas, accessed May 11, 2005.
 * Voting Record on the 9/11 Reform Bill posted December 14, 2004, by 911independentcommission.org.
 * Final Vote in the House of Representatives.
 * Final Vote in the Senate.

Articles & Commentary

 * "Senate bill would implement 9/11 panel proposals," CNN, September 8, 2004: Senators John McCain (R-AZ) and Joseph I. Lieberman (D-CT) introduced the legislation.
 * Shaun Waterman, "House GOP readies broad 9/11 reform bill," UPI, September 23, 2004.
 * Ted Barrett, "House GOP unveils 9-11 reform bill," CNN, September 24, 2004.
 * Brian Debose, "9/11 reform bill spurs squabbling," Washington Times, September 30, 2004.
 * Press Release: "9-11 Reform Bill Negotiator (Frank R.) Lautenberg Joins 9-11 Families Near Ground Zero Calling on President Bush to Force House Republican Leaders to Pass Bill," December 1, 2004.
 * Press Release: Gil Gutknecht (R-MN) "demands 9/11 reform bill include border protection provisions," December 2, 2004.
 * "Senate Takes Up 9/11 'Reform' Bill Today," NewsMax.com, December 8, 2004.