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Bill115th CongressFiled Dec 6, 2017Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 4569

Counterterrorism Information Sharing Improvement Act of 2017

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Jan 9, 2018)

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

Counterterrorism Information Sharing Improvement Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill requires the President: (1) acting through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), to ensure that, for counterterrorism purposes, DHS has access to biographic and biometric data collected by the U.S. government on individuals associated with a terrorist organization; and (2) to direct relevant federal agencies to coordinate with DHS to minimize and overcome any administrative, technical, capacity, or classification challenges to carrying out such requirement.

DHS must ensure that all relevant laws, rules, and procedures regarding classification levels and civil rights and civil liberties are followed in carrying out such requirement.

What just happenedJan 10, 2018

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8](R-WI)Sponsor
6 cosponsors6 R
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  1. Jan 10, 2018IntroReferral

    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. Jan 9, 2018FloorH38310

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

  3. Jan 9, 2018FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H48)

  4. Jan 9, 2018Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H48)

  5. Jan 9, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4569.

  6. Jan 9, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H48-49)

  7. Jan 9, 2018FloorH30300

    Mr. Gallagher moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  8. Jan 9, 2018CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 365.

  9. Jan 9, 2018CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-491.

    Homeland Security Committee
  10. Jan 9, 2018Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-491.

    Homeland Security Committee
  11. Dec 13, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    Homeland Security Committee
  12. Dec 13, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Homeland Security Committee
  13. Dec 6, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Homeland Security Committee
  14. Dec 6, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  15. Dec 6, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentJan 9, 201881

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

Counterterrorism Information Sharing Improvement Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill requires the President: (1) acting through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), to ensure that, for counterterrorism purposes, DHS has access to biographic and biometric data collected by the U.S. government on individuals associated with a terrorist organization; and (2) to direct relevant federal agencies to coordinate with DHS to minimize and overcome any administrative, technical, capacity, or classification challenges to carrying out such requirement.

DHS must ensure that all relevant laws, rules, and procedures regarding classification levels and civil rights and civil liberties are followed in carrying out such requirement.

Introduced in HouseDec 6, 2017

Counterterrorism Information Sharing Improvement Act of 2017

This bill requires the President: (1) acting through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), to ensure that, for counterterrorism purposes, DHS has access to biographic and biometric data collected by the U.S. government on individuals associated with a terrorist organization; and (2) to direct relevant federal agencies to coordinate with DHS to minimize and overcome any administrative, technical, capacity, or classification challenges to carrying out such requirement.

DHS must ensure that all relevant laws, rules, and procedures regarding classification levels and civil rights and civil liberties are followed in carrying out such requirement.

Counterterrorism Information Sharing Improvement Act of 2017 — Informed