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Bill115th CongressFiled Feb 23, 2018Emergency Management
H.R. 5079

DHS Field Engagement Accountability Act

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What it doesSummary reported to senate with amendment(s) (Nov 13, 2018)

DHS Field Engagement Accountability Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop or update not less frequently than once every five years a strategy for DHS engagement with fusion centers. The term "fusion center" means a collaborative effort of two or more government agencies that combines resources, expertise, or information to maximize the ability of such agencies to detect, prevent, investigate, apprehend, and respond to criminal or terrorist activity. Such strategy shall include: (1) specific goals and objectives for sharing information and engaging with fusion centers, (2) performance metrics for measuring success in achieving such goals and objectives, and (3) a five-year plan for continued engagement with fusion centers.

(Sec. 3) DHS shall: (1) consider the effectiveness of existing processes to identify and prepare field personnel for deployment to support fusion centers and internal mechanisms to ensure oversight and accountability of such personnel; and (2) publish and disseminate performance metrics, taking into account regional and threat diversity.

DHS shall develop and implement a formalized training module for fusion center personnel regarding the classified Homeland Secure Data Network of DHS, or any successor system.

(Sec. 4) DHS shall: (1) develop policies and metrics to ensure effective use by DHS components of the unclassified Homeland Security Information Network, or any successor system; and (2) develop policies for posting unclassified products on the network.

DHS shall assess and implement technical enhancements to the network to improve usability, including search functionality, data analysis, and collaboration capabilities.

(Sec. 5) DHS must report describing the implementation of: (1) the fusion center information sharing strategy, (2) the deployment of field personnel to fusion centers, and (3) policies that seek to ensure the effective use of the Homeland Security Information Network.

What just happenedNov 13, 2018

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 642.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2](R-NE)Sponsor
7 cosponsors1 D6 R
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  1. Nov 13, 2018Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 642.

  2. Nov 13, 2018Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-355.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  3. Nov 13, 2018Committee14000

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-355.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  4. Jun 13, 2018Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  5. Mar 20, 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
  6. Mar 19, 2018FloorH38310

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

  7. Mar 19, 2018FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1666-1668)

  8. Mar 19, 2018Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1666-1668)

  9. Mar 19, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5079.

  10. Mar 19, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1667-1669)

  11. Mar 19, 2018FloorH30300

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

  12. Mar 19, 2018CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 462.

  13. Mar 19, 2018CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-606.

    Homeland Security Committee
  14. Mar 19, 2018Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-606.

    Homeland Security Committee
  15. Mar 7, 2018Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Homeland Security Committee
  16. Mar 7, 2018Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Homeland Security Committee
  17. Mar 7, 2018Committee

    Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence Discharged.

    Homeland Security Committee
  18. Feb 28, 2018Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.

    Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Subcommittee
  19. Feb 23, 2018IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Homeland Security Committee
  20. Feb 23, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  21. Feb 23, 2018IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Nov 13, 20181

DHS Field Engagement Accountability Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop or update not less frequently than once every five years a strategy for DHS engagement with fusion centers. The term "fusion center" means a collaborative effort of two or more government agencies that combines resources, expertise, or information to maximize the ability of such agencies to detect, prevent, investigate, apprehend, and respond to criminal or terrorist activity. Such strategy shall include: (1) specific goals and objectives for sharing information and engaging with fusion centers, (2) performance metrics for measuring success in achieving such goals and objectives, and (3) a five-year plan for continued engagement with fusion centers.

(Sec. 3) DHS shall: (1) consider the effectiveness of existing processes to identify and prepare field personnel for deployment to support fusion centers and internal mechanisms to ensure oversight and accountability of such personnel; and (2) publish and disseminate performance metrics, taking into account regional and threat diversity.

DHS shall develop and implement a formalized training module for fusion center personnel regarding the classified Homeland Secure Data Network of DHS, or any successor system.

(Sec. 4) DHS shall: (1) develop policies and metrics to ensure effective use by DHS components of the unclassified Homeland Security Information Network, or any successor system; and (2) develop policies for posting unclassified products on the network.

DHS shall assess and implement technical enhancements to the network to improve usability, including search functionality, data analysis, and collaboration capabilities.

(Sec. 5) DHS must report describing the implementation of: (1) the fusion center information sharing strategy, (2) the deployment of field personnel to fusion centers, and (3) policies that seek to ensure the effective use of the Homeland Security Information Network.

Passed House amendedMar 19, 201836

DHS Field Engagement Accountability Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop and update at least once every five years a strategy for DHS engagement with fusion centers. The term "fusion center" means a collaborative effort of two or more government agencies that combines resources, expertise, or information to maximize the ability of such agencies to detect, prevent, investigate, apprehend, and respond to criminal or terrorist activity. Such strategy shall include: (1) specific goals and objectives for sharing information and engaging with fusion centers, (2) performance metrics for measuring success in achieving such goals and objectives, and (3) a five-year plan for continued engagement with fusion centers.

(Sec. 3) DHS shall: (1) consider the effectiveness of existing processes to identify and prepare field personnel for deployment to support fusion centers and internal mechanisms to ensure oversight and accountability of such personnel; and (2) publish and disseminate performance metrics, taking into account regional and threat diversity.

DHS shall develop and implement a formalized training module for fusion center personnel regarding the classified Homeland Secure Data Network of DHS, or any successor system.

(Sec. 4) DHS shall: (1) develop policies and metrics to ensure effective use by DHS components of the unclassified Homeland Security Information Sharing Network, or any successor system; and (2) develop policies for posting unclassified products on the network.

DHS shall assess and implement technical enhancements to the network to improve usability, including search functionality, data analysis, and collaboration capabilities.

(Sec. 5) DHS must report on the implementation of: (1) the fusion center information sharing strategy, (2) field personnel deployed to fusion centers, and (3) policies that seek to ensure the effective use of the Homeland Security Information Sharing Network.

Introduced in HouseFeb 23, 2018

DHS Field Engagement Accountability Act

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop and update at least once every five years a strategy for DHS engagement with fusion centers. The term "fusion center" means a collaborative effort of two or more government agencies that combines resources, expertise, or information to maximize the ability of such agencies to detect, prevent, investigate, apprehend, and respond to criminal or terrorist activity.

The Office of Intelligence and Analysis of DHS shall provide personnel and support to fusion centers, publish performance metrics for DHS field personnel assigned to fusion centers, and develop and implement training for fusion center personnel.

DHS intelligence and information components shall develop policies and metrics to ensure effective use of the unclassified Homeland Security Information Sharing Network and shall assess and implement enhancements to improve such network.

DHS Field Engagement Accountability Act — Informed