Why does the central intelligence agency have more freedom of action than other federal agencies?

That is because they deal in intelligence gathering and covert operations to root out threats both in and out of the United States.  Whether it was the Cold War or terrorism, the CIA needed to go deep where agencies could trend.  Though some of its activities are criticized as too extreme, it is needed to gather intelligence to combat threats against the country.

both the house and senate must approve the conference report.   after it is approved by both on an identical from, it will be sent to the president.   if the president approves it, it will become law.