9/11 Recommendations Implementation Act

Summary

9/11 Recommendations Implementation Act - National Security Intelligence Improvement Act of 2004 - Establishes a National Intelligence Director (Director) to, among other things: (1) serve as the head of the intelligence community (IC); (2) act as principal adviser for intelligence matters related to national security; and (3) manage, oversee, and direct the execution of the National Intelligence Program (formerly the National Foreign Intelligence Program). Establishes a National Intelligence Council to produce national intelligence estimates for the U.S. Government and evaluate the collection and production of intelligence by the IC. Establishes a National Counterterrorism Center to: (1) analyze and integrate all U.S. intelligence pertaining to terrorism and counterterrorism; (2) conduct strategic operational planning for counterterrorism activities; and (3) ensure that intelligence agencies have access to and receive all intelligence needed to accomplish their missions. Establishes a: (1) Civil Liberties Protection Officer; and (2) Joint Intelligence Community Council. Authorizes the: (1) Secretary of Defense and the Director to jointly establish a program to advance foreign languages skills in languages critical to the capability of the IC to carry out U.S. national security objectives; and (2) assignment of IC personnel as language students. Requires the Director to conduct a pilot project to establish a Civilian Linguist Reserve Corps. Establishes the National Security Agency Emerging Technologies Panel to advise the Director on the research, development, and application of existing and emerging science and technology advances, advances in encryption, and other topics. Stop Terrorist and Military Hoaxes Act of 2004 - Provides criminal and civil penalties for false information concerning terrorist activities and military hoaxes. Material Support to Terrorism Prohibition Enhancement Act of 2004 - Provides criminal penalties for: (1) receiving military-type training from a foreign terrorist organization; and (2) providing material support to terrorism. Weapons of Mass Destruction Prohibition Improvement Act of 2004 - Expands the jurisdictional bases and scope of the prohibition against weapons of mass destruction (WMDs). Includes chemical weapons within the definition of WMDs. Provides criminal liability for participation in nuclear and WMD threats against the United States. Money Laundering Abatement and Financial Antiterrorism Technical Corrections Act of 2004 - Provides additional funding to combat crimes involving terrorist financing. Criminal History Access Means Protection of Infrastructures and Our Nation - Requires the Attorney General to establish and maintain criminal history information checks for use by employers. Provides for the use of biometric technology in airport access control systems. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to prepare and update a transportation security strategic plan for defending aviation assets. Provides for: (1) next-generation airline passenger screening systems; (2) the deployment and use of explosive detection equipment at airport screening checkpoints; and (3) a pilot program to evaluate the use of blast-resistant cargo and baggage containers. Requires the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to establish a: (1) comprehensive intelligence program for FBI intelligence analysts and intelligence production, sources, and operations; and (2) national security workforce of agents, analysts, linguists, and surveillance specialists. Increases the number of full-time border patrol agents and immigration and customs enforcement investigators. Provides: (1) for expedited deportation of alien terrorists and supporters of terrorism; (2) minimum documentation requirements and issuance standards, for Federal recognition purposes, for driver's licenses, identification cards, and birth certificates; and (3) measures to enhance the privacy and integrity of social security numbers. Establishes within the State Department an Office of Visa and Passport Security. Requires specified reports concerning terrorist sanctuaries, including a priority list of countries providing such sanctuaries. Afghanistan Freedom Support Act Amendments of 2004 - Provides for the coordination of assistance to Afghanistan for various freedom support activities, and requires a long-term U.S. strategy with respect to such country. Authorizes assistance for counternarcotics efforts in Afghanistan. Outlines provisions concerning appropriate U.S. relations with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. Requires the President to pursue international diplomatic and cooperative efforts to limit the availability, proliferation, and transfer of man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS) (individual-fired surface-to-air missiles). Commends the use of multilateral organizations for fighting terrorist financing. Establishes an International Terrorist Finance Coordinating Council. Faster and Smarter Funding for First Responders Act of 2004 - Authorizes grants to improve first responder capabilities and to establish essential capabilities for emergency preparedness. Provides for congressional oversight over the Department of Homeland Security. Establishes an Office of Counternarcotics Enforcement. Requires public financial disclosure with respect to certain IC employees. Authorizes the FBI Director to establish an FBI Reserve Service for the temporary reemployment of former FBI employees during periods of emergencies. Revises security clearance requirements and procedures. Federal Agency Protection of Privacy Act of 2004 - Requires Federal agency rulemakings to take into consideration rule impacts on individual privacy. Requires the establishment of chief privacy officers for agencies with law enforcement or antiterrorism functions. Mutual Aid and Litigation Management Authorization Act of 2004 - Authorizes: (1) mutual aid agreements for utilities and services support during an emergency or public service event; and (2) litigation management agreements for limiting legal action against emergency response providers. Calls for adoption of the National Incident Management System. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Defense should regularly assess the adequacy of the United States Northern Command to respond to all military and paramilitary threats within the United States.

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Timeline

1. 24 September 2004

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Education and the Workforce, Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, Government Reform, International Relations, the Judiciary, Rules, Science, Transportation and Infrastructure, Ways and Means, and Homeland Security (Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 24 September 2004

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Education and the Workforce, Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, Government Reform, International Relations, the Judiciary, Rules, Science, Transportation and Infrastructure, Ways and Means, and Homeland Security (Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 24 September 2004

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 24 September 2004

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 27 September 2004

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.

   Source: Committee

6. 28 September 2004

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

7. 29 September 2004

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

8. 29 September 2004

   Vote

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 12.

   Source: Committee

9. 4 October 2004

   Introduced

   House Committee on Education and the Workforce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Oct. 5, 2004.

   Source: IntroReferral

10. 4 October 2004

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent). H. Rept. 108-724, Part I.

    Source: Committee

11. 4 October 2004

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent). H. Rept. 108-724, Part I.

    Source: Committee

12. 5 October 2004

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 453.

    Source: Calendars

13. 5 October 2004

    Discharge

    Committee on Education and the Workforce discharged.

    Source: Discharge

14. 5 October 2004

    Committee

    Committee on Education and the Workforce discharged.

    Source: Committee

15. 5 October 2004

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Government Reform. H. Rept. 108-724, Part IV.

    Source: Committee

16. 5 October 2004

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Government Reform. H. Rept. 108-724, Part IV.

    Source: Committee

17. 6 October 2004

    Passed

    CO-SPONSOR ADDITIONS - Mr. Duncan asked unanimous consent that, notwithstanding clause 7 of Rule 12, the Union Calendar print of H.R. 10 may reflect additional co-sponsors submitted by the Speaker. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

18. 7 October 2004

    Floor

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

    Source: Floor

19. 7 October 2004

    Floor

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 10 as unfinished business.

    Source: Floor

20. 7 October 2004

    Passed

    On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

21. 7 October 2004

    Floor

    Mr. Cox moved that the Committee rise.

    Source: Floor

22. 7 October 2004

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

23. 7 October 2004

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 827 and Rule XVIII.

    Source: Floor

24. 7 October 2004

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 10 with 3 hours and 40 minutes of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.

    Source: Floor

25. 7 October 2004

    Reported

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 827. (consideration: CR H8664-8704; text of measure as reported in House: CR H8726-8792)

    Source: Floor

26. 7 October 2004

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 827 passed House.

    Source: Floor

27. 7 October 2004

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 827 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 10 and S. 2845 with 3 hours and 40 minutes of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.

    Source: Floor

28. 8 October 2004

    Floor

    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H8976)

    Source: Floor

29. 8 October 2004

    Floor

    Mrs. Maloney moved to recommit with instructions to Intelligence (Permanent). (consideration: CR H8916-8977; text: CR H8916-8975)

    Source: Floor

30. 8 October 2004

    Passed

    The House adopted the amendment as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

    Source: Floor

31. 8 October 2004

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H8915)

    Source: Floor

32. 8 October 2004

    Passed

    Mr. Hostettler asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Judiciary have until Nov. 19 to file a supplemental report on H.R. 10. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Committee

33. 8 October 2004

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

34. 8 October 2004

    Vote

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 282 - 134 (Roll no. 523).

    Source: Floor

35. 8 October 2004

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 282 - 134 (Roll no. 523).

    Source: Floor

36. 8 October 2004

    Vote

    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 193 - 223 (Roll no. 522).

    Source: Floor

37. 8 October 2004

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 10.

    Source: Floor

38. 8 October 2004

    Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 827, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Kirk amendment.

    Source: Floor

39. 8 October 2004

    Floor

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

    Source: Floor

40. 8 October 2004

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8863-8873)

    Source: Floor

41. 8 October 2004

    Floor

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 10 as unfinished business.

    Source: Floor

42. 16 November 2004

    Committee

    Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Judiciary, H. Rept. 108-724, Part VI.

    Source: Committee

43. 16 November 2004

    Committee

    Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Judiciary, H. Rept. 108-724, Part VI.

    Source: Committee

Votes

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Sponsors

• Rep. Hastert, J. Dennis [R-IL-14] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Pryce, Deborah [R-OH-15] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Hoekstra, Peter [R-MI-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-52] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-13] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Oxley, Michael G. [R-OH-4] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-26] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Cox, Christopher [R-CA-48] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Thomas, William M. [R-CA-21] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Nussle, Jim [R-IA-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Boehner, John A. [R-OH-8] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Green, Mark [R-WI-8] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. McInnis, Scott [R-CO-3] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Pickering, Charles W. "Chip" [R-MS-3] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Miller, Candice S. [R-MI-10] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Ramstad, Jim [R-MN-3] · R · Cosponsor
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