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Counterterrorism Advisory Board Act of 2019

This bill authorizes in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) a Counterintelligence Advisory Board, which shall be composed of senior representatives of DHS operational components and headquarters elements, and shall coordinate DHS intelligence activities and policy and information related to its mission and functions that counter terrorist threats.

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 DHS Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis shall serve as the chair of the board.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-07-22CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 158.Senate
2019-07-22CommitteeCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 116-59.Senate
2019-05-15CommitteeCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.Senate
2019-02-07IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Senate
2019-02-07IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Crime and Law Enforcement
See Subjects
  • Advisory bodies
  • Congressional oversight
  • Department of Homeland Security
  • Executive agency funding and structure
  • Terrorism

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