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HB6799: Intelligence Community Joint Duty Improvements Act

: Joaquin Castro (D-US) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Dec 14, 2023
Armed forces and national security
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  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Summary

To reform joint duty requirements in the intelligence community, and for other purposes.

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This bill reforms how intelligence agencies handle 'joint duty'—a requirement where intelligence officers work across different agencies to gain broader experience. The bill, sponsored by Representatives Joaquin Castro and Mike Gallagher, aims to improve how these rotational assignments work within the intelligence community. It addresses requirements and procedures for officers serving in joint positions across multiple intelligence agencies. The bill is currently in the early stage after being introduced in Congress.

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