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US S2513REPORT Act Reporting Efficiently to Proper Officials in Response to Terrorism Act of 2019
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Introduced
09/19/2019
09/19/2019
In Committee
11/06/2019
11/06/2019
Crossed Over
12/17/2020
12/17/2020
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to provide for joint reports by relevant Federal agencies to Congress regarding incidents of terrorism, and for other purposes. This bill requires the primary government agency investigating an act of terrorism to submit to Congress an unclassified report within one year after the agency completes its investigation. The agency shall conduct such investigation in collaboration with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the National Counterterrorism Center. Such requirement shall not apply in instances in which DHS, DOJ, the FBI, or the center determines that the information required to be reported could jeopardize an ongoing investigation or prosecution, in which case the principal agency making such determination must notify Congress. Such a report shall (1) identify any gaps in national security that could be addressed to prevent future acts of terrorism, and (2) include any recommendations for additional measures that could be taken to improve homeland security.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the REPORT Act, requires the primary government agency investigating an act of terrorism to submit an unclassified report to Congress within one year of completing its investigation. The report must be developed in collaboration with the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the National Counterterrorism Center. The report must identify any gaps in national security that could be addressed to prevent future acts of terrorism and provide recommendations for additional measures to improve homeland security. The requirement does not apply if the relevant agencies determine that the information could jeopardize an ongoing investigation or prosecution, in which case they must notify Congress. The bill's provisions will sunset five years after enactment.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Held at the desk. (on 12/17/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/2513/all-info | 09/20/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2513/BILLS-116s2513es.pdf | 12/18/2020 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2513/BILLS-116s2513es.pdf.pdf | 12/18/2020 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2513/BILLS-116s2513rs.pdf | 12/18/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2513/BILLS-116s2513rs.pdf.pdf | 12/18/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2513/BILLS-116s2513is.pdf | 09/28/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2513/BILLS-116s2513is.pdf.pdf | 09/28/2019 |
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