United States Executive Order 12333, signed on December 4, 1981, by President Ronald Reagan, superseding Executive Order 12036 (issued January 24, 1978, by President Jimmy Carter). It extends powers and responsibilities of U.S. intelligence agencies by establishing objectives, policies, responsibilities, and oversight for U.S. intelligence activities, including collection both inside and outside the U.S., analysis, dissemination, and protection of sources and methods. It directs agency heads to ensure compliance with U.S. law and the Constitution, and remains the foundational authority for the U.S. Intelligence Community.