United States 114th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 4820 — Combating Terrorist Recruitment Act of 2016

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

Combating Terrorist Recruitment Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to incorporate the public statements of former violent extremists or their associates into its efforts to combat terrorist recruitment, including efforts to counter-message foreign terrorist organization communications and related community engagement and public education efforts. Additionally, DHS must coordinate with federal agencies and, as appropriate, engage nongovernmental and international partners in the identification and use of such public statements. It declares that nothing in this Act may be construed to require DHS to collect statements directly from former violent extremists or their associates.

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Action History

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

  2. The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

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

  4. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 322 - 79 (Roll no. 164). (text: CR H1961)

  5. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1987-1988)

  6. At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  7. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4820.

  8. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1961-1966)

  9. Mr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  10. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 405.

  11. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 114-525.

  12. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  13. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  14. Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

  15. Introduced in House

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 4820 do?
Combating Terrorist Recruitment Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to incorporate the public statements of former violent extremists or their associates into its efforts to combat terrorist recruitment, including efforts to counter-message foreign terrorist organization communications and related community engagement and public education efforts. Additionally, DHS must coordinate with federal agencies and, as appropriate, engage nongovernmental and international partners in the identification and use of such public statements. It declares that nothing in this Act may be construed to require DHS to collect statements directly from former violent extremists or their associates.
Who sponsors HR 4820?
HR 4820 is sponsored by Charles Fleischmann (R).
What is the current status of HR 4820?
This bill died with 114th Congress. It reached “In Committee” 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 4820?
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