((a)) ** In general** Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to limit the authority of the head of an agency to classify information or to continue the classification of information previously classified by that agency.

((b)) ** Special access programs** Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to limit the authority of the head of an agency to grant or deny access to a special access program.

((c)) ** Authorities of Director of National Intelligence** Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to limit the authorities of the Director of National Intelligence as the head of the intelligence community, including the Director’s responsibility to protect intelligence sources and methods from unauthorized disclosure as required by 3024(h)  of this title.1

((d)) ** Exemptions to release of information** Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to limit any exemption or exception to the release to the public under this subchapter of information that is protected under subsection (b) of (commonly referred to as the “Freedom of Information Act”), or (commonly referred to as the “Privacy Act”).section 552 of title 5section 552a of title 5

((e)) ** Withholding information from Congress** Nothing in this subchaper shall be construed to authorize the withholding of information from Congress.