H.R. 9624 — Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

This section specifies the amounts authorized to be appropriated for intelligence activities of the Federal Government as those set forth in the classified Schedule of Authorizations. It requires the schedule to be provided to the Senate and House Appropriations Committees and the President, who may distribute appropriate portions within the executive branch but may not publicly disclose the schedule except as authorized by law.

This section authorizes appropriations of $591,000,000 for the Intelligence Community Management Account of the Director of National Intelligence for fiscal year 2027, plus such additional amounts as are specified in the classified Schedule of Authorizations.

This section restricts the interpretation of any appropriations authorized by the Act by providing that they do not constitute authority for the conduct of intelligence activities not otherwise authorized by the Constitution or federal law.

This section authorizes additional appropriations as necessary to cover increases in federal employee salaries, pay, retirement, and other benefits authorized by law.