Amendment increases the criminal penalty for individuals who expose covert agents and expands the Intelligence Identities Protection Act to protect the identities of former agents as well. \ As amended by the Goss amendment (A003) the mandatory sentencing requirements were strengthened.

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Amendment Number
87
Description
Amendment increases the criminal penalty for individuals who expose covert agents and expands the Intelligence Identities Protection Act to protect the identities of former agents as well. \ As amended by the Goss amendment (A003) the mandatory sentencing requirements were strengthened.
Purpose
An amendment numbered 10 and printed in the Congressional Record to protect the identities of present or retired covert agents and impose criminal penalties on those who willfully disclose these identities.
Congress
106
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
May 13, 1999
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Sweeney amendment (A002) as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Latest Action Time
12:23:25
Submitted Date
May 13, 1999
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 15, 2021
Amendment 87 — Informed