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Introduced
05/08/2019
05/08/2019
In Committee
03/11/2020
03/11/2020
Crossed Over
10/15/2019
10/15/2019
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Unifying DHS Intelligence Enterprise Act Unifying DHS Intelligence Enterprise Act This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop and disseminate written guidance for the processing, analysis, production, and dissemination of homeland security information and terrorism information. The guidance shall include a description of guiding principles and purposes of DHS's intelligence enterprise, a summary of the roles and responsibilities of each DHS intelligence component, and a description of how the dissemination of such information assists intelligence community and federal law enforcement entities in carrying out their missions. The Government Accountability Office must assess the degree to which the guidance is implemented across DHS. Such assessment shall evaluate the extent to which it is carried out in a manner that protects privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop and disseminate written guidance for processing, analyzing, producing, and disseminating homeland security and terrorism information. The guidance will include the guiding principles and purposes of DHS's intelligence enterprise, the roles and responsibilities of each DHS intelligence component, and how the dissemination of such information assists the intelligence community and federal law enforcement in carrying out their missions. The Government Accountability Office must assess the degree to which this guidance is implemented across DHS and evaluate the extent to which it protects privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 578. (on 11/09/2020)
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