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Introduced
12/21/2017
12/21/2017
In Committee
12/21/2017
12/21/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Counterterrorism Advisory Board Act of 2017 This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), for a four-year period, a Counterterrorism Advisory Board, which shall: (1) be composed of senior representatives of DHS operational components and headquarters elements, and (2) coordinate DHS intelligence activities and policy and information related to DHS's counterterrorism mission and functions. The board's charter shall: (1) direct it to focus on the current threat environment and the importance of aligning DHS counterterrorism activities under the Secretary's guidance, and (2) be reviewed and updated every four years. The DHS Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis shall serve as the chair of the board and shall report to the congressional homeland security committees on the board's status and activities.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a Counterterrorism Advisory Board within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for a four-year period. The board will be composed of senior representatives from DHS operational components and headquarters, and will coordinate DHS intelligence activities and policies related to the department's counterterrorism mission. The board's charter will direct it to focus on the current threat environment and align DHS counterterrorism efforts under the guidance of the Secretary. The DHS Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis will serve as the chair of the board and report to congressional homeland security committees on the board's status and activities. The bill prohibits additional funds from being authorized to carry out this provision, and the board will be repealed after four years.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (on 12/21/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/2262/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2262/BILLS-115s2262is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2262/BILLS-115s2262is.pdf.pdf |
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