HR-2470 : Still Just a Bill

Homeland Threat Assessment Act

This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Intelligence and Analysis to assess the terrorist threat to the homeland for each of the next five fiscal years.

Each assessment shall include:

  • empirical data assessing terrorist activities and incidents over time in the United States;
  • an evaluation of current and future terrorist tactics;
  • an assessment of criminal activity suspected of financing terrorist activity;
  • detailed information on all individuals denied entry to or removed from the United States as a result of material support provided to a foreign terrorist organization;
  • the efficacy and spread of foreign terrorist organization propaganda, messaging, or recruitment;
  • an assessment of threats, including cyber threats, to the homeland, including to critical infrastructure and federal civilian networks;
  • an assessment of terrorism and criminal threats posed by individuals and organized groups seeking to unlawfully enter the United States; and
  • an assessment of threats to the transportation sector.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2017-09-13IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Senate
2017-09-12FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2017-09-12FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7237-7238)House floor actions
2017-09-12FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2470.House floor actions
2017-09-12FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7237-7241)House floor actions
2017-09-12FloorMr. Gallagher moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
2017-05-18CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2017-05-18CommitteeSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2017-05-17CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.House committee actions
2017-05-16IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.House floor actions
2017-05-16IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Emergency Management
See Subjects
  • Border security and unlawful immigration
  • Computer security and identity theft
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Homeland security
  • Political movements and philosophies
  • Terrorism
  • Transportation safety and security

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