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Vehicular Terrorism Prevention Act of 2017

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) examine actions DHS is undertaking to combat the threat of vehicular terrorism, and (2) report to Congress.

The report shall outline examinations of:

  • the current threat level for vehicular terrorism,
  • actions DHS is undertaking to guard against vehicular terrorism,
  • how the threat of vehicular terrorism may be mitigated,
  • the extent to which DHS is doing outreach or training with private sector partners in response to such threat, and
  • actions Congress can take to help DHS mitigate the threat.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2017-11-06IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Senate
2017-11-06IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Bill Cassidy [R] (LA)
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Policy Area :

Emergency Management
Related Subjects
  • Congressional oversight
  • Crime prevention
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Motor vehicles
  • Public-private cooperation
  • Terrorism
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