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Department of Homeland Security Data Framework Act of 2018

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 19, 2018)

Department of Homeland Security Data Framework Act of 2018

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) develop a data framework to integrate existing DHS datasets and systems for access by authorized personnel in a manner consistent with relevant legal authorities and privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties protections; (2) ensure that all information of a DHS office or component that falls within the scope of the information sharing environment, and any information or intelligence relevant to priority mission needs and capability requirements of the homeland security enterprise, is included; and (3) ensure that the framework is accessible to DHS employees who have an appropriate security clearance, who are assigned to perform a function that requires access, and who are trained in applicable standards for safeguarding and using such information.

DHS shall: (1) issue guidance for DHS employees authorized to access and contribute to the framework that enforces a duty to share between DHS offices and components for mission needs; and (2) promulgate data standards and instruct DHS components to make available information through the framework in a machine-readable standard format.

DHS may exclude information that may:

  • jeopardize the protection of sources, methods, or activities;
  • compromise a criminal or national security investigation;
  • be inconsistent with the other federal laws or regulations; or
  • be duplicative or not serve an operational purpose.

DHS shall incorporate into such framework systems capabilities for auditing and ensuring the security of information. Such capabilities shall include: (1) mechanisms for identifying insider threats and security risks; and (2) safeguards for privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties.

DHS shall ensure that, by two years after this bill's enactment, the framework has the ability to include appropriate information in existence within DHS to meet its critical mission operations.

DHS shall: (1) submit to Congress regular updates on the status of the data framework until it is fully operational, and (2) annually brief Congress on component use of such framework to support operations that disrupt terrorist activities and incidents in the homeland.

What just happenedDec 19, 2018

Became Public Law No: 115-331.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Hurd, Will [R-TX-23](R-TX)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Dec 19, 2018President

    Became Public Law No: 115-331.

  2. Dec 19, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 115-331.

  3. Dec 19, 2018President

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 19, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 13, 2018Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 13, 2018President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 12, 2018ResolvingDifferencesH41931

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

  8. Dec 12, 2018ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H10152; text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H10129)

  9. Dec 12, 2018NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.(consideration: CR H10152; text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H10129)

  10. Dec 12, 2018ResolvingDifferencesH40141

    At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Hurd objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

  11. Dec 12, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2454.

  12. Dec 12, 2018ResolvingDifferencesH40140

    Mr. Hurd moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H10129-10130)

  13. Dec 10, 2018Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  14. Dec 6, 2018Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  15. Dec 6, 2018Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  16. Dec 6, 2018Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7371)

  17. Dec 6, 2018Discharge

    Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  18. Dec 6, 2018Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  19. Sep 13, 2017IntroReferral

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

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  20. Sep 12, 2017FloorH38310

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

  21. Sep 12, 2017FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7243)

  22. Sep 12, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7243)

  23. Sep 12, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2454.

  24. Sep 12, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7243-7245)

  25. Sep 12, 2017FloorH30300

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

  26. May 18, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Homeland Security Committee
  27. May 18, 2017Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Subcommittee
  28. May 17, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.

    Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Subcommittee
  29. May 16, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Homeland Security Committee
  30. May 16, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  31. May 16, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawDec 19, 201849

Department of Homeland Security Data Framework Act of 2018

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) develop a data framework to integrate existing DHS datasets and systems for access by authorized personnel in a manner consistent with relevant legal authorities and privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties protections; (2) ensure that all information of a DHS office or component that falls within the scope of the information sharing environment, and any information or intelligence relevant to priority mission needs and capability requirements of the homeland security enterprise, is included; and (3) ensure that the framework is accessible to DHS employees who have an appropriate security clearance, who are assigned to perform a function that requires access, and who are trained in applicable standards for safeguarding and using such information.

DHS shall: (1) issue guidance for DHS employees authorized to access and contribute to the framework that enforces a duty to share between DHS offices and components for mission needs; and (2) promulgate data standards and instruct DHS components to make available information through the framework in a machine-readable standard format.

DHS may exclude information that may:

  • jeopardize the protection of sources, methods, or activities;
  • compromise a criminal or national security investigation;
  • be inconsistent with the other federal laws or regulations; or
  • be duplicative or not serve an operational purpose.

DHS shall incorporate into such framework systems capabilities for auditing and ensuring the security of information. Such capabilities shall include: (1) mechanisms for identifying insider threats and security risks; and (2) safeguards for privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties.

DHS shall ensure that, by two years after this bill's enactment, the framework has the ability to include appropriate information in existence within DHS to meet its critical mission operations.

DHS shall: (1) submit to Congress regular updates on the status of the data framework until it is fully operational, and (2) annually brief Congress on component use of such framework to support operations that disrupt terrorist activities and incidents in the homeland.

Passed House amendedSep 12, 201736

Department of Homeland Security Data Framework Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) develop a data framework to integrate existing DHS datasets and systems for access by authorized personnel in a manner consistent with relevant legal authorities and privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties policies and protections; (2) ensure that all information of a DHS office or component that falls within the scope of the information sharing environment, and any information or intelligence relevant to priority mission needs and capability requirements of the homeland security enterprise, is included; and (3) ensure that the framework is accessible to DHS employees who have an appropriate security clearance, who are assigned to perform a function that requires access, and who are trained in applicable standards for safeguarding and using such information.

DHS shall: (1) issue guidance for DHS employees authorized to access and contribute to the framework that enforces a duty to share between DHS offices and components for mission needs; and (2) promulgate data standards and instruct DHS components to make available information through the framework in a machine-readable format.

DHS may exclude information that could:

  • jeopardize the protection of sources, methods, or activities;
  • compromise a criminal or national security investigation;
  • be inconsistent with the other federal laws or regulations; or
  • be duplicative or not serve an operational purpose.

DHS shall incorporate into such framework systems capabilities for auditing and ensuring the security of information. Such capabilities shall include: (1) mechanisms for identifying insider threats and security risks; and (2) safeguards for privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties.

DHS shall ensure that, by two years after this bill's enactment, the framework has the ability to include appropriate information in existence within the department to meet its critical mission operations.

Introduced in HouseMay 16, 2017

Department of Homeland Security Data Framework Act of 2017

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) develop a data framework to integrate existing DHS datasets and systems for access by authorized personnel in a manner consistent with relevant legal authorities and privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties policies and protections; (2) ensure that all information of a DHS office or component that falls within the scope of the information sharing environment, and any information or intelligence relevant to priority mission needs and capability requirements of the homeland security enterprise, is included; and (3) ensure that the framework is accessible to DHS employees who have an appropriate security clearance, who are assigned to perform a function that requires access, and who are trained in applicable standards for safeguarding and using such information.

DHS shall issue guidance for DHS employees authorized to access and contribute to the framework that enforces a duty to share between DHS offices and components for mission needs.

DHS may exclude information that could:

  • jeopardize the protection of sources, methods, or activities;
  • compromise a criminal or national security investigation;
  • be inconsistent with the other federal laws or regulations; or
  • be duplicative or not serve an operational purpose.

DHS shall incorporate into such framework systems capabilities for auditing and ensuring the security of information.

Department of Homeland Security Data Framework Act of 2018 — Informed