Domestic and International Terrorism DATA Act
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Latest action (15 Oct 2019): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
What this bill does
The Domestic and International Terrorism DATA Act, H.R. 3106, would establish new requirements for federal agencies regarding the documentation and analysis of terrorism. Specifically, it mandates that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the FBI submit joint annual reports detailing domestic and international terrorism incidents, investigations, indictments, prosecutions, and convictions. The Science and Technology Directorate within DHS would also be required to report on international terrorism connected to current domestic terrorism trends.
These reports would provide comprehensive data, including types of crimes, injuries, and fatalities. They would also outline the methodologies used for classifying and investigating terrorism, FBI threat prioritization, and the number of staff dedicated to these issues within DHS and DOJ. The reports, including an unclassified portion, are to be made publicly available. Additionally, the bill authorizes appropriations of $2 million annually for fiscal years 2020 through 2026 to carry out these reporting and research requirements.
The bill has passed the House of Representatives and now moves to the Senate. The legislation aims to enhance the availability of information on terrorism and related investigations, with specific provisions to protect personally identifiable information and lawful political discourse.
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Official summary
Domestic and International Terrorism Documentation and Analysis of Threats in America Act or the Domestic and International Terrorism DATA Act
This bill establishes new requirements to expand the availability of information on domestic terrorism and international terrorism, including the links between them.
Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Justice, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to submit joint reports on domestic and international terrorism.
Additionally, the Science and Technology Directorate within DHS must report on international terrorism with a nexus to a current trend in domestic terrorism.
Timeline
15 Oct 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 3106 do?
- The Domestic and International Terrorism DATA Act, H.R. 3106, would establish new requirements for federal agencies regarding the documentation and analysis of terrorism. Specifically, it mandates that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the FBI submit joint annual reports detailing domestic and international terrorism incidents, investigations, indictments, prosecutions, and convictions. The Science and Technology Directorate within DHS would also be required to report on international terrorism connected to current domestic terrorism trends. These reports would provide comprehensive data, including types of crimes, injuries, and fatalities. They would also outline the methodologies used for classifying and investigating terrorism, FBI threat prioritization, and the number of staff dedicated to these issues within DHS and DOJ. The reports, including an unclassified portion, are to be made publicly available. Additionally, the bill authorizes appropriations of $2 million annually for fiscal years 2020 through 2026 to carry out these reporting and research requirements. The bill has passed the House of Representatives and now moves to the Senate. The legislation aims to enhance the availability of information on terrorism and related investigations, with specific provisions to protect personally identifiable information and lawful political discourse.
- Has H.R. 3106 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 3106. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 3106?
- H.R. 3106 was sponsored by Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2] (D-MS), with 58 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 3106?
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (15 Oct 2019).
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