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Bill114th CongressFiled Feb 1, 2016Emergency Management
H.R. 4408

National Strategy to Combat Terrorist Travel Act of 2016

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Feb 23, 2016)

National Strategy to Combat Terrorist Travel Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill requires the President to transmit to Congress a national strategy to combat terrorist travel. Such strategy shall address efforts to intercept terrorists and foreign fighters and constrain domestic and international travel by such persons.

The President shall direct: (1) the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop the initial national strategy, an updated strategy (to be submitted within 180 after the commencement of a new presidential administration), and implementation plans for each national strategy; and (2) other federal agencies to coordinate with DHS in the development and implementation of such strategy and updates.

The initial national strategy and updates shall:

  • include an accounting and description of all federal government programs, projects, and activities to constrain travel by terrorists and foreign fighters;
  • identify specific security vulnerabilities within the United States and abroad that may be exploited by such persons;
  • delineate goals for closing those vulnerabilities and enhancing the federal government's ability to constrain such travel; and
  • describe actions and the means needed to achieve such goals.

The requirement to transmit: (1) updated national strategies shall terminate 7 years after the date of enactment of this Act, and (2) implementation plans shall terminate 10 years after such date.

What just happenedFeb 24, 2016

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24](R-NY)Sponsor
10 cosponsors5 D5 R
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  1. Feb 24, 2016IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  2. Feb 23, 2016FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Feb 23, 2016FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 392 - 0 (Roll no. 83). (text: CR H830)

  4. Feb 23, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 392 - 0 (Roll no. 83).(text: CR H830)

  5. Feb 23, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H835)

  6. Feb 23, 2016FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  7. Feb 23, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4408.

  8. Feb 23, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H830-831)

  9. Feb 23, 2016FloorH30300

    Mr. Katko moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  10. Feb 23, 2016CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 323.

  11. Feb 23, 2016CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 114-424.

    Homeland Security Committee
  12. Feb 23, 2016Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 114-424.

    Homeland Security Committee
  13. Feb 2, 2016Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Homeland Security Committee
  14. Feb 2, 2016Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Homeland Security Committee
  15. Feb 1, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Homeland Security Committee
  16. Feb 1, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  17. Feb 1, 2016IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedFeb 23, 201636

National Strategy to Combat Terrorist Travel Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill requires the President to transmit to Congress a national strategy to combat terrorist travel. Such strategy shall address efforts to intercept terrorists and foreign fighters and constrain domestic and international travel by such persons.

The President shall direct: (1) the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop the initial national strategy, an updated strategy (to be submitted within 180 after the commencement of a new presidential administration), and implementation plans for each national strategy; and (2) other federal agencies to coordinate with DHS in the development and implementation of such strategy and updates.

The initial national strategy and updates shall:

  • include an accounting and description of all federal government programs, projects, and activities to constrain travel by terrorists and foreign fighters;
  • identify specific security vulnerabilities within the United States and abroad that may be exploited by such persons;
  • delineate goals for closing those vulnerabilities and enhancing the federal government's ability to constrain such travel; and
  • describe actions and the means needed to achieve such goals.

The requirement to transmit: (1) updated national strategies shall terminate 7 years after the date of enactment of this Act, and (2) implementation plans shall terminate 10 years after such date.

Introduced in HouseFeb 1, 2016

National Strategy to Combat Terrorist Travel Act of 2016

This bill requires the President to transmit to Congress a national strategy to combat terrorist travel. Such strategy shall address efforts to intercept terrorists and foreign fighters and constrain domestic and international travel by such persons.

The President shall direct: (1) the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop the initial national strategy, an updated strategy (to be submitted within 180 after the commencement of a new presidential administration), and an implementation plan; and (2) other federal agencies to coordinate with DHS in the development and implementation of such strategy and updates.

The initial national strategy and updates shall:

  • include an accounting and description of all federal government programs, projects, and activities to constrain travel by terrorists and foreign fighters;
  • identify specific security vulnerabilities within the United States and abroad that may be exploited by such persons;
  • delineate goals for closing those vulnerabilities and enhancing the federal government's ability to constrain such travel; and
  • describe actions and the means needed to achieve such goals.
National Strategy to Combat Terrorist Travel Act of 2016 — Informed