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H.R. 4408

Referred to Committee

National Strategy to Combat Terrorist Travel Act of 2016

Introduced 2/1/2016•114th Congress•House

Latest Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

2/24/2016 • Senate

Summary

National Strategy to Combat Terrorist Travel Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill requires the President to transmit to Congress a national strategy to combat terrorist travel. Such strategy shall address efforts to intercept terrorists and foreign fighters and constrain domestic and international travel by such persons.

The President shall direct: (1) the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop the initial national strategy, an updated strategy (to be submitted within 180 after the commencement of a new presidential administration), and implementation plans for each national strategy; and (2) other federal agencies to coordinate with DHS in the development and implementation of such strategy and updates.

The initial national strategy and updates shall:

  • include an accounting and description of all federal government programs, projects, and activities to constrain travel by terrorists and foreign fighters;
  • identify specific security vulnerabilities within the United States and abroad that may be exploited by such persons;
  • delineate goals for closing those vulnerabilities and enhancing the federal government's ability to constrain such travel; and
  • describe actions and the means needed to achieve such goals.

The requirement to transmit: (1) updated national strategies shall terminate 7 years after the date of enactment of this Act, and (2) implementation plans shall terminate 10 years after such date.

Passed House amended • 2/23/2016

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Topics & Subjects

Congressional oversightHomeland securityTerrorismTravel and tourism

Related Federal Spending

Sponsor & Cosponsors (11)

Party Breakdown

5
Democrats
6
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24]

Republican • NY-24

Sponsored 2/1/2016

Cosponsors (10)

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Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]

R-TX-10

Joined 2/1/2016

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Rep. Hurd, Will [R-TX-23]

R-TX-23

Joined 2/1/2016

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Rep. Loudermilk, Barry [R-GA-11]

R-GA-11

Joined 2/1/2016

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Rep. McSally, Martha [R-AZ-2]

R-AZ-2

Joined 2/1/2016

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Rep. Ratcliffe, John [R-TX-4]

R-TX-4

Joined 2/1/2016

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Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-46]

D-CA-46

Joined 2/1/2016

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

February 1, 2016

Committee Review

February 2, 2016

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Floor Debate

February 23, 2016

Passed Chamber

February 23, 2016

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (4)

Referred in Senate2/24/2016
Engrossed in House2/23/2016
Reported in House2/23/2016
Introduced in House2/1/2016

Committee Reports (1)

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors10