Counterterrorism Information Sharing Improvement Act of 2017
Latest action (9 Jan 2018): On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
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Official summary
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Counterterrorism Information Sharing Improvement Act of 2017
(Sec. 2) This bill requires the President: (1) acting through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), to ensure that, for counterterrorism purposes, DHS has access to biographic and biometric data collected by the U.S. government on individuals associated with a terrorist organization; and (2) to direct relevant federal agencies to coordinate with DHS to minimize and overcome any administrative, technical, capacity, or classification challenges to carrying out such requirement.
DHS must ensure that all relevant laws, rules, and procedures regarding classification levels and civil rights and civil liberties are followed in carrying out such requirement.
Timeline
9 Jan 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
13 Dec 2017
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4569 do?
- (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Counterterrorism Information Sharing Improvement Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill requires the President: (1) acting through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), to ensure that, for counterterrorism purposes, DHS has access to biographic and biometric data collected by the U.S. government on individuals associated with a terrorist organization; and (2) to direct relevant federal agencies to coordinate with DHS to minimize and overcome any administrative, technical, capacity, or classification challenges to carrying out such requirement. DHS must ensure that all relevant laws, rules, and procedures regarding classification levels and civil rights and civil liberties are followed in carrying out such requirement.
- Has H.R. 4569 become law?
- Not yet. As of 9 Jan 2018, H.R. 4569 is passed house (senate next).
- Who sponsored H.R. 4569?
- H.R. 4569 was sponsored by Rep. Mike Gallagher [R-WI8, 2017-2024] (Republican-WI), with 6 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4569?
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (9 Jan 2018).
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