Congress 114 - HR 4407 - Counterterrorism Advisory Board Act of 2016

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Advisory bodies Department of Homeland Security Emergency Management Executive agency funding and structure Federal officials Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information Terrorism

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Counterterrorism Advisory Board Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) a board to coordinate and integrate DHS's intelligence, activities, and policy related to its counterterrorism mission and functions. The board shall: (1) advise the Secretary of DHS on the issuance of terrorism alerts, and (2) meet on a regular basis to discuss intelligence and coordinate ongoing threat mitigation efforts and departmental activities.

The board's charter shall direct it to focus on the current threat environment and the importance of aligning departmental counterterrorism activities under the Secretary's guidance.

The Secretary shall appoint a Coordinator for Counterterrorism within DHS who shall serve as the chair of the board and report on its status and activities.

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May 17, 2016

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
May 16, 2016

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 16, 2016

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 389 - 5 (Roll no. 195). (text: CR H2413)
May 16, 2016

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): 389 - 5 (Roll no. 195).(text: CR H2413)
May 16, 2016

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2416)
May 16, 2016

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.
May 16, 2016

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4407.
May 16, 2016

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2413-2415)
May 16, 2016

Mr. Katko moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 11, 2016

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 366.
Apr 11, 2016

Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 114-481.
Feb 2, 2016

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Feb 2, 2016

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 1, 2016

Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Feb 1, 2016

Introduced in House

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