HR-769 : Still Just a Bill

Counterterrorism Advisory Board Act of 2019

This bill establishes 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 the board's status and activities.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-01-29IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Senate
2019-01-29FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2019-01-29VoteOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 12 (Roll no. 58). (text: CR H1263)House floor actions
2019-01-29FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1268-1269)House floor actions
2019-01-29FloorAt 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.House floor actions
2019-01-29FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 769.House floor actions
2019-01-29FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1263-1264)House floor actions
2019-01-29FloorMiss Rice (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
2019-01-24IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.House floor actions
2019-01-24IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

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

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