Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 2262
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Counterterrorism Advisory Board Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Dec 21, 2017
Overview
Text
Introduced
Dec 21, 2017
Latest Action
Dec 21, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2262
Congress
115
Policy Area
Emergency Management
Emergency Management
Primary focus of measure is emergency planning; response to civil disturbances, natural and other disasters, including fires; emergency communications; security preparedness.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Missouri
Democrat
New Hampshire
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this 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.

Text (1)
December 21, 2017
Actions (2)
12/21/2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
12/21/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:39:05 PM