; or (B) threaten the United States, the military, political, or economic interests of allies or coalition partners of the United States, or citizens of the United States abroad. V Inspectors General of elements of the intelligence community and protection of whistleblowers 501. Independence of Inspectors General of the intelligence community (a) In general The National Security Act of 1947 ( 50 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new title: XII Matters regarding Inspectors General of elements of the intelligence community A Inspectors General 1201. Independence of inspectors general (a) Removal A covered Inspector General may be removed from office only by the President. The President may remove a covered Inspector General only for any of the following grounds: (1) Permanent incapacity. (2) Inefficiency. (3) Neglect of duty. (4) Malfeasance. (5) Conviction of a felony or conduct involving moral turpitude. (6) Substantial violations of laws, rules, or regulations. (7) Gross mismanagement. (8) Gross waste of funds. (9) Abuse of authority. (b) Administrative leave A covered Inspector General may be placed on administrative leave only by the President. The President may place a covered Inspector General on administrative leave only for any of the grounds specified in subsection (a). (c) Notification The President may not remove a covered Inspector General under subsection (a) or place a covered Inspector General on administrative leave under subsection (b) unless— (1) the President transmits in writing to the congressional intelligence committees a notification of such removal or placement, including a detailed explanation of the grounds for such removal or placement and the evidence supporting such grounds