Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act of 2007
Latest action · Oct 24, 2007 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedApr 19, 2007
- Passed HouseOct 23, 2007
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act of 2007 - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to add a new section concerning the prevention of violent radicalization (an extremist belief system for facilitating ideologically based violence to advance political, religious, or social change) and homegrown terrorism (violence by a group or individual within the United States to coerce the U.S. government, the civilian population, or a segment thereof in furtherance of political or social objectives).
Establishes within the legislative branch the National Commission on the Prevention of Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism to: (1) examine and report on facts and causes of violent radicalization, homegrown terrorism, and ideologically based violence in the United States; and (2) build upon, bring together, and avoid unnecessary duplication of related work done by other entities toward such goal. Requires: (1) interim reports and a final report from the Commission to the President and Congress on its findings and recommendations; (2) the public availability of such reports; and (3) Commission termination 30 days after its final report.
Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish or designate a university-based Center of Excellence for the Study of Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism in the United States to assist federal, state, local, and tribal homeland security officials, through training, education, and research, in preventing violent radicalization and homegrown terrorism in the United States. Requires the Secretary to: (1) conduct a survey of methodologies implemented by foreign nations to prevent violent radicalization and homegrown terrorism; and (2) report to Congress on lessons learned from survey results.
Prohibits Department of Homeland Security (DHS) efforts to prevent ideologically based violence and homegrown terrorism from violating the constitutional and civil rights or civil liberties of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. Directs the: (1) Secretary to ensure that activities and operations are in compliance with DHS's commitment to racial neutrality; and (2) DHS Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Officer to develop and implement an auditing system to ensure that compliance does not violate the constitutional and civil rights or civil liberties of any racial, ethnic, or religious group, and to include audit results in its annual report to Congress.
Recorded votes 1
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 993 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed404–6 | Oct 23, 2007 |
Cosponsors 14
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Apr 19, 2007 to Oct 3, 2007; 1 is an original cosponsor, there from the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-WA | David G. Reichert | Original | Apr 19, 2007 |
| R-PA | Charles W. Dent | Aug 1, 2007 | |
| D-TX | Al Green | Sep 18, 2007 | |
| D-MS | Bennie G. Thompson | Sep 18, 2007 | |
| D-PA | Christopher P. Carney | Sep 18, 2007 | |
| R-CA | Daniel E. Lungren | Sep 18, 2007 | |
| D-VI | Donna M. Christensen | Sep 18, 2007 | |
| D-CO | Ed Perlmutter | Sep 18, 2007 | |
| D-RI | James R. Langevin | Sep 18, 2007 | |
| D-NY | Nita M. Lowey | Sep 18, 2007 | |
| D-WA | Norman D. Dicks | Sep 18, 2007 | |
| D-NY | Yvette D. Clarke | Sep 18, 2007 | |
| D-CA | Zoe Lofgren | Sep 18, 2007 | |
| R-TX | Ted Poe | Oct 3, 2007 |
Committees 3
Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.
| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| House | Homeland Security Committee | Referred Apr 19, 2007Markup Aug 1, 2007Reported Oct 16, 2007 |
| Counterterrorism and Intelligence Subcommittee | Referred May 7, 2007Hearings Jul 17, 2007Markup Jul 17, 2007Reported Jul 17, 2007 | |
| House | Judiciary Committee | Referred Apr 19, 2007Discharged Oct 16, 2007 |
| Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet Subcommittee | Referred Jun 25, 2007 | |
| Senate | Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee | Referred Oct 24, 2007 |
Actions 21
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Oct 24, 2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Oct 23, 2007Mr. Thompson (MS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Oct 23, 2007Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11854-11862)
- Oct 23, 2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1955.
- Oct 23, 2007At 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.
- Oct 23, 2007Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11899-11900)
- Oct 23, 2007Passed/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): 404 - 6 (Roll no. 993). (text: CR H11854-11857)
- Oct 23, 2007Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Oct 16, 2007Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 110-384, Part I.
- Oct 16, 2007Committee on Judiciary discharged.
- Oct 16, 2007Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 239.
- Aug 1, 2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- Aug 1, 2007Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- Jul 17, 2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
- Jul 17, 2007Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- Jul 17, 2007Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
- Jun 25, 2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
- May 7, 2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Intelligence, Information Sharing, and Terrorism Risk Assessment.
- Apr 19, 2007Introduced in House
- Apr 19, 2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E803)
- Apr 19, 2007Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
In the Congressional Record 5
Days the Record’s own index lists this bill, newest first, with the pages and the members it names. Pages starting H are the House, S the Senate, E Extensions of Remarks.
| Where | In the Record | Members | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extensions | Debate and remarks E312 | Barbara Lee D-CA | Mar 5, 2008 |
| Extensions | Debate and remarks E2492 | Ron Paul R-TX | Dec 5, 2007 |
| Extensions | Debate and remarks E2219 | Sheila Jackson Lee D-TX | Oct 24, 2007 |
| House | Debate and remarks H11854–H11862Text printed H11854–H11857Recorded votes H11899enact | Bennie G. Thompson D-MS, Charles W. Dent R-PA, Christopher P. Carney D-PA, Christopher Shays R-CT, Daniel E. Lungren R-CA, David G. Reichert R-WA, Ed Perlmutter D-CO, Ginny Brown-Waite R-FL, Jane Harman D-CA, Paul C. Broun R-GA, Sheila Jackson Lee D-TX | Oct 23, 2007 |
| Extensions | Debate and remarks E803 | Jane Harman D-CA | Apr 19, 2007 |
Research
What has been written about this bill: committee reports, cost estimates, the sponsor’s authority statement, printed hearings and the Congressional Research Service’s work.
Committee report
Congressional Budget Office cost estimates 2
- Sep 17, 2007H.R. 1955, Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act of 2007<p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Homeland Security on August 1, 2007</p>
- Sep 17, 2007H.R. 1955, Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act of 2007Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Homeland Security on August 1, 2007
Printed hearings 3
Hearings whose printed record names this bill, newest first: hearings on it, and wider hearings where it came up.
| Number | Hearing | Committee | Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial No. 110-83 | USING THE WEB AS A WEAPON: THE INTERNET AS A TOOL FOR VIOLENT RADICALIZATION AND HOMEGROWN TERRORISM48 pages | Homeland Security Committee | Nov 6, 2007 |
| Serial No. 110-67 | HOLDING THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY ACCOUNTABLE FOR SECURITY GAPS111 pages | Homeland Security Committee | Sep 5, 2007 |
| Serial No. 110-48 | ASSESSING AND ADDRESSING THE THREAT: DEFINING THE ROLE OF A NATIONAL COMMISSION ON THE PREVENTION OF VIOLENT RADICALIZATION AND HOMEGROWN TERRORISM48 pages | Homeland Security Committee | Jun 14, 2007 |
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 1959 | Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act of 2007 | Related bill | Aug 2, 2007 |
Titles 4
Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.
- Official Title as Introduced
- To prevent homegrown terrorism, and for other purposes.
- Short Titles as Introduced
- Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act of 2007
- Short Titles as Reported to House
- Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act of 2007
- Short Titles as Passed House
- Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act of 2007
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement.
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Congress
- Congressional investigations
- Congressional reorganization
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Economics and Public Finance
- Education
- Extremist movements in politics
- Federal aid to education
- Government Operations and Politics
- Higher education
- Ideology
- International Affairs
- Policy sciences
- Political violence
- Research centers
- Right of privacy
- Surveys
- Terrorism
Text 4
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Oct 24, 2007Referred in Senate
- Oct 23, 2007Engrossed in House
- Oct 16, 2007Reported in House
- Apr 19, 2007Introduced in House
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