Syria Terrorism Threat Assessment Act
Congress Orders DHS Threat Assessment on Terror Risks From Syria-Linked Individuals, Including Steps to Block U.S. Entry
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- Congress directs the Department of Homeland Security to review terrorism threats to the U.S. from people in Syria tied to certain terrorist groups.
- The report must identify each person’s country of origin and name the terrorist group they’re linked to.
- DHS must explain how well it can identify, track, and monitor these individuals—and what makes that hard.
- DHS must also describe what it is doing to reduce the threat and stop these individuals from entering the United States.
- DHS must send this assessment to key House and Senate homeland security committees within 60 days after the law is enacted, with a public version and an optional classified section.
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Milestones
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4782)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4782)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1327.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Syria Terrorism Threat Assessment Act
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