H.R. 4407
Referred to CommitteeCounterterrorism Advisory Board Act of 2016
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
5/17/2016 • Senate
Summary
Counterterrorism Advisory Board Act of 2016
(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) a board to coordinate and integrate DHS's intelligence, activities, and policy related to its counterterrorism mission and functions. The board shall: (1) advise the Secretary of DHS on the issuance of terrorism alerts, and (2) meet on a regular basis to discuss intelligence and coordinate ongoing threat mitigation efforts and departmental activities.
The board's charter shall direct it to focus on the current threat environment and the importance of aligning departmental counterterrorism activities under the Secretary's guidance.
The Secretary shall appoint a Coordinator for Counterterrorism within DHS who shall serve as the chair of the board and report on its status and activities.
Passed House amended • 5/16/2016
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Originated in the House
Introduced
February 1, 2016
Committee Review
February 2, 2016
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Floor Debate
May 16, 2016
Passed Chamber
May 16, 2016
Other Chamber
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Enacted into Law