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Bill115th CongressFiled Jul 18, 2017Emergency Management
H.R. 3284

Joint Counterterrorism Awareness Workshop Series Act of 2017

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Sep 14, 2017)

Joint Counterterrorism Awareness Workshop Series Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act to direct the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish a Joint Counterterrorism Awareness Workshop Series to address emerging terrorist threats and to enhance the ability of state and local jurisdictions to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from terrorist attacks.

The workshop series shall include:

  • reviewing terrorism preparedness, response, and interdiction plans, policies, and procedures of the participating jurisdictions and identifying gaps in such plans, operational capabilities, response resources, and authorities;
  • identifying federal, state, and local resources available to address such gaps;
  • providing assistance to build or sustain the capabilities to close such gaps;
  • examining the roles and responsibilities of participating agencies and respective communities in the event of a terrorist attack;
  • improving situational awareness and information sharing among all participating agencies in the event of such an attack; and
  • identifying and sharing best practices and lessons learned from each workshop series.

FEMA shall select jurisdictions to host a workshop series from cities that have received or are receiving funding under the Urban Area Security Initiative and have requested to be considered. Individuals from state and local jurisdictions and emergency response providers in cities selected shall be eligible to participate in the series.

FEMA must report, each year for the next six years, to all participating agencies and to Congress regarding key findings or themes, lessons learned, and best practices identified.

What just happenedSep 18, 2017

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-8](R-PA)Sponsor
4 cosponsors2 D2 R
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  1. Sep 18, 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
  2. Sep 14, 2017FloorH38310

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

  3. Sep 14, 2017FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 4 (Roll no. 529). (text: 09/12/17 CR H7229-7230)

  4. Sep 14, 2017Floor8000

    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): 398 - 4 (Roll no. 529).(text: 09/12/17 CR H7229-7230)

  5. Sep 14, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7411-7412)

  6. Sep 12, 2017FloorH37220

    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. Sep 12, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3284.

  8. Sep 12, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7229-7232)

  9. Sep 12, 2017FloorH30300

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

  10. Sep 1, 2017CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 204.

  11. Sep 1, 2017CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-284.

    Homeland Security Committee
  12. Sep 1, 2017Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-284.

    Homeland Security Committee
  13. Jul 26, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Homeland Security Committee
  14. Jul 26, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Homeland Security Committee
  15. Jul 18, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Homeland Security Committee
  16. Jul 18, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  17. Jul 18, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedSep 14, 201736

Joint Counterterrorism Awareness Workshop Series Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act to direct the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish a Joint Counterterrorism Awareness Workshop Series to address emerging terrorist threats and to enhance the ability of state and local jurisdictions to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from terrorist attacks.

The workshop series shall include:

  • reviewing terrorism preparedness, response, and interdiction plans, policies, and procedures of the participating jurisdictions and identifying gaps in such plans, operational capabilities, response resources, and authorities;
  • identifying federal, state, and local resources available to address such gaps;
  • providing assistance to build or sustain the capabilities to close such gaps;
  • examining the roles and responsibilities of participating agencies and respective communities in the event of a terrorist attack;
  • improving situational awareness and information sharing among all participating agencies in the event of such an attack; and
  • identifying and sharing best practices and lessons learned from each workshop series.

FEMA shall select jurisdictions to host a workshop series from cities that have received or are receiving funding under the Urban Area Security Initiative and have requested to be considered. Individuals from state and local jurisdictions and emergency response providers in cities selected shall be eligible to participate in the series.

FEMA must report, each year for the next six years, to all participating agencies and to Congress regarding key findings or themes, lessons learned, and best practices identified.

Reported to House without amendmentSep 1, 201779

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Joint Counterterrorism Awareness Workshop Series Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish a Joint Counterterrorism Awareness Workshop Series to address emerging terrorist threats and to enhance the ability of state and local jurisdictions to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from terrorist attacks.

The workshop series shall include:

  • reviewing terrorism preparedness, response, and interdiction plans, policies, and procedures of the participating jurisdictions and identifying gaps in such plans, operational capabilities, response resources, and authorities;
  • identifying federal, state, and local resources available to address such gaps;
  • providing assistance to build or sustain the capabilities to close such gaps;
  • examining the roles and responsibilities of participating agencies and respective communities in the event of a terrorist attack;
  • improving situational awareness and information sharing among all participating agencies in the event of such an attack; and
  • identifying and sharing best practices and lessons learned from each workshop series.

FEMA shall select jurisdictions to host a workshop series from cities that: (1) have received or are receiving funding under the Urban Area Security Initiative, and (2) have requested to be considered. Individuals from state and local jurisdictions and emergency response providers in cities selected shall be eligible to participate in the series.

FEMA must report to all participating agencies and to Congress regarding key findings or themes, lessons learned, and best practices identified.

Introduced in HouseJul 18, 2017

Joint Counterterrorism Awareness Workshop Series Act of 2017

This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish a Joint Counterterrorism Awareness Workshop Series to address emerging terrorist threats and to enhance the ability of state and local jurisdictions to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from terrorist attacks.

The workshop series shall include:

  • reviewing terrorism preparedness, response, and interdiction plans, policies, and procedures of the participating jurisdictions and identifying gaps in such plans, operational capabilities, response resources, and authorities;
  • identifying federal, state, and local resources available to address such gaps;
  • providing assistance to build or sustain the capabilities to close such gaps;
  • examining the roles and responsibilities of participating agencies and respective communities in the event of a terrorist attack;
  • improving situational awareness and information sharing among all participating agencies in the event of such an attack; and
  • identifying and sharing best practices and lessons learned from each workshop series.

FEMA shall select jurisdictions to host a workshop series from cities that: (1) have received or are receiving funding under the Urban Area Security Initiative, and (2) have requested to be considered. Individuals from state and local jurisdictions and emergency response providers in cities selected shall be eligible to participate in the series.

FEMA must report to all participating agencies and to Congress regarding key findings or themes, lessons learned, and best practices identified.

Joint Counterterrorism Awareness Workshop Series Act of 2017 — Informed