Counterterrorism Advisory Board Act of 2016
Sponsored By: Representative Katko, John [R-NY-24]
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Summary
Counterterrorism Advisory Board Act of 2016 This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish 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: (1) serve as the chair of the board, and (2) report on the board's status and activities.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Katko, John [R-NY-24]
NY • R
Cosponsors
Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]
TX • R
Sponsored 2/1/2016
Rep. Hurd, Will [R-TX-23]
TX • R
Sponsored 2/1/2016
Rep. Loudermilk, Barry [R-GA-11]
GA • R
Sponsored 2/1/2016
Rep. McSally, Martha [R-AZ-2]
AZ • R
Sponsored 2/1/2016
Rep. Ratcliffe, John [R-TX-4]
TX • R
Sponsored 2/1/2016
LORETTA SANCHEZ
CA • D
Sponsored 2/1/2016
Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]
MA • D
Sponsored 2/1/2016
Rep. Vela, Filemon [D-TX-34]
TX • D
Sponsored 2/1/2016
Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10]
NJ • D
Sponsored 2/1/2016
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