Latest action · Sep 18, 2017Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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IntroducedJul 18, 2017
Passed HouseSep 14, 2017
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To the PresidentNot reached
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Summary
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.
Recorded votes 1
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Signatures ran from Jul 18, 2017 to
Jul 25, 2017;
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there from the day it was introduced.
Sep 18, 2017Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sep 14, 2017Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7411-7412)
Sep 14, 2017Passed/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)
Sep 14, 2017Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 12, 2017Mr. Fitzpatrick moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, Clause 18--``To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any Department or Officer thereof.''
The sponsor’s statement, as printed in the Congressional Record, vol. 163, no. 121, July 18, 2017, page H5978.
Titles 4
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Official Title as Introduced
To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a Joint Counterterrorism Awareness Workshop Series, and for other purposes.
Short Titles as Introduced
Joint Counterterrorism Awareness Workshop Series Act of 2017
Short Titles as Reported to House
Joint Counterterrorism Awareness Workshop Series Act of 2017
Short Titles as Passed House
Joint Counterterrorism Awareness Workshop Series Act of 2017
Subjects
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