A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to build partnerships to prevent violence by extremists.

Summary

This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) the Office for Partnerships Against Violent Extremism (the Office), to be headed by an Assistant Secretary. The Assistant Secretary shall be responsible for: leading DHS efforts to counter violent extremism; developing a digital engagement strategy that expands DHS outreach efforts to counter violent extremist messaging by exploring ways to utilize relevant technologies and social media platforms and maximizing other resources available to DHS; serving as DHS's primary representative in coordinating countering violent extremism efforts with other federal agencies and nongovernmental organizations; serving as the primary DHS-level representative in coordinating with the Department of State on international countering violent extremism issues; providing guidance, in coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), regarding the use of grants made to state, local, and tribal governments under the allowable uses guidelines related to countering violent extremism; developing a plan to expand philanthropic support for domestic efforts related to countering violent extremism; and administering grants to counter violent extremism. The Assistant Secretary, in coordination with FEMA and the Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties of DHS, shall establish, and provide an implementation plan for, a grant program to assist eligible community groups and organizations in establishing counter-messaging campaigns targeting violent extremism and to strengthen community programs to counter violent extremism. The Secretary of DHS shall submit to Congress a comprehensive DHS strategy and an implementation plan to counter violent extremism in the United States. The Assistant Secretary must submit annual reports on DHS and Office programs, policies, and efforts to counter violent extremism. The Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties shall conduct annual reviews to ensure that all Office activities related to countering violent extremism respect the privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties of all persons. This Act shall be repealed seven years after its enactment.

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Timeline

1. 9 February 2016

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 9 February 2016

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 10 February 2016

   Reported

   Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

   Source: Committee

4. 11 July 2016

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 552.

   Source: Calendars

5. 11 July 2016

   Reported

   Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 114-296.

   Source: Committee

6. 11 July 2016

   Reported

   Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 114-296.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Reported to Senate · 11 July 2016 · Download file
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Sponsors

• Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE] · D · Sponsor
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Related records

• related to → CVE Act
• related to → Countering Violent Extremism Grant Program Act of 2015
• related to ← DHS Accountability Act of 2016
• related to ← Homeland Safety and Security Act
• related to ← Empowering Partners to Counter Violent Extremism Act of 2016