United States 115th Congress Status: Passed House 1 R cosponsors

HR 2470 — Homeland Threat Assessment Act

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

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Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Homeland Threat Assessment Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Intelligence and Analysis to assess the terrorist threat to the homeland for each of the next five fiscal years. Each assessment shall include: empirical data assessing terrorist activities and incidents over time in the United States; an evaluation of current and future terrorist tactics; an assessment of criminal activity suspected of financing terrorist activity; detailed information on all individuals denied entry to or removed from the United States as a result of material support provided to a foreign terrorist organization; the efficacy and spread of foreign terrorist organization propaganda, messaging, or recruitment; an assessment of threats, including cyber threats, to the homeland, including to critical infrastructure and federal civilian networks; an assessment of terrorism and criminal threats posed by individuals and organized groups seeking to unlawfully enter the United States; and an assessment of threats to the transportation sector.

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The text indicates that the bill title and procedural details have been updated to reflect its status after being received in the Senate. Specifically, it was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. This change signifies its progression in the legislative process.

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2470 Engrossed in House (EH)] <DOC> 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
2470 Referred in Senate (RFS)] <DOC> 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
2470 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To require an annual homeland threat assessment, and for other purposes.
2470 _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 13, 2017 Received;
read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To require an annual homeland threat assessment, and for other purposes.
Clerk.
KAREN L.
115th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
HAAS, Clerk.
R.
2470 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To require an annual homeland threat assessment, and for other purposes.
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Sections of law this bill changes

1 section in 1 law

From the bill's own amending language, matched to the official United States Code (current through Public Law 119-121).

Homeland security organization · 6 U.S.C. ch. 1 Amends the act as a whole

Also cites: 8 U.S.C. § 1189

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The bill establishes a requirement for annual homeland threat assessments to be conducted by the Secretary of Homeland Security.

  • 6 U.S.C. 121

    To carry out section 210G (relating to homeland threat assessments).

    Adds a new responsibility for the Secretary related to conducting homeland threat assessments.

  • SEC. 210G. HOMELAND THREAT ASSESSMENTS.

    Introduces a new section for annual assessments of the terrorist threat to the homeland.

  • Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section and for each of the next 5 fiscal years (beginning in the fiscal year that begins after the date of the enactment of this section) the Secretary, acting through the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis, and using departmental information, including component information, and information provided through State and major urban area fusion centers, shall conduct an assessment of the terrorist threat to the homeland.

    Requires the Secretary to conduct annual assessments of terrorist threats within a specified timeframe.

  • Each assessment under subsection (a) shall include the following: empirical data assessing terrorist activities and incidents over time in the United States, evaluation of current terrorist tactics, an assessment of criminal activity financing terrorist activity, detailed information on individuals denied entry or removed for material support to foreign terrorist organizations, the efficacy of terrorist propaganda, assessments of cyber threats, and threats posed by individuals unlawfully entering the United States.

    Details the specific contents required for each homeland threat assessment.

  • The assessments required under subsection (a) shall, to the extent practicable, utilize existing component data collected from the field; and may incorporate relevant information and analysis from other agencies of the Federal Government, agencies of State and local governments (including law enforcement agencies), as well as the private sector, disseminated in accordance with standard information sharing procedures and policies.

    Establishes guidelines on the use of existing data and information sharing for threat assessments.

  • The assessments required under subsection (a) shall be shared with the appropriate congressional committees and submitted in classified form, but shall include unclassified summaries; and may include unclassified annexes, if appropriate.

    Specifies how the findings from the threat assessments are to be communicated to Congress.

  • SEC. 210G. HOMELAND THREAT ASSESSMENTS.

    Includes a new section title related to the assessments.

  • To carry out section 210G (relating to homeland threat assessments).

    Adds a specific task to the Secretary’s responsibilities.

Action History

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

  2. Mr. Gallagher moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  3. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7237-7241)

  4. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2470.

  5. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7237-7238)

  6. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7237-7238)

  7. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  9. Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  10. Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.

  11. Introduced in House

  12. Introduced in House

  13. Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2470 do?
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Homeland Threat Assessment Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Intelligence and Analysis to assess the terrorist threat to the homeland for each of the next five fiscal years. Each assessment shall include: empirical data assessing terrorist activities and incidents over time in the United States; an evaluation of current and future terrorist tactics; an assessment of criminal activity suspected of financing terrorist activity; detailed information on all individuals denied entry to or removed from the United States as a result of material support provided to a foreign terrorist organization; the efficacy and spread of foreign terrorist organization propaganda, messaging, or recruitment; an assessment of threats, including cyber threats, to the homeland, including to critical infrastructure and federal civilian networks; an assessment of terrorism and criminal threats posed by individuals and organized groups seeking to unlawfully enter the United States; and an assessment of threats to the transportation sector.
Who sponsors HR 2470?
HR 2470 is sponsored by Rogers, Mike D. (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 2470?
This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 2470?
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