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119-hr-4066119th Congress

Countering White Supremacist Extremism Act

Sponsored By: Representative Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]

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Summary

Creates a DHS intelligence product to counter foreign violent white supremacist extremist organizations. This bill would direct the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis at the Department of Homeland Security to develop a terrorism threat assessment and a referenced information aid and to share them with State, local, and Tribal law enforcement and with online platforms on request.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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DHS guide for law enforcement and platforms

If enacted, DHS would direct its Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis to produce a terrorism threat assessment and a reference aid about foreign violent white supremacist extremist organizations. The materials would include an overview of symbols, flags, and other references used by adherents. DHS would develop the products with the Department of State strategy and with its Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties. Consistent with protecting classified and confidential unclassified information, DHS would share the products with State, local, and Tribal law enforcement, including fusion centers. DHS could share them with online platforms if asked and after consulting civil rights officials. The materials would be barred from naming or identifying individuals or organizations engaged in lawful political or public discourse.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]

GA • D

Cosponsors

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