Intelligence Activities, Surveillance, Classified Information
US Congress 115th Congress
Protect America's Secrets Act [HB-5057]
Protect America's Secrets Act
Spread the world
Gettr US Congress 115th Congress
Strengthening Local Transportation Security Capabilities Act of 2018 [HB-5089]
Strengthening Local Transportation Security Capabilities Act of 2018 (Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to prioritize the assignment of officers and intelligence analysts from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and DHS's Office of Intelligence and Analysis, to locations with participating state, local, and regional fusion centers in jurisdictions with a high-risk surface transportation asset in order to enhance the security of such asset. A "surface transportation asset" includes facilities, equipment,
(continued...)
Spread the world
US Congress 115th Congress
Calling upon the President to exercise relevant mandatory sanctions authorities under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act in response to the Government of the Russian Federation's continued aggression in Ukraine and forcible and illegal annexation of Crimea and assault on democratic institutions around the world, including through cyber attacks. [HR-749]
Calling upon the President to exercise relevant mandatory sanctions authorities under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act in response to the Government of the Russian Federation's continued aggression in Ukraine and forcible and illegal annexation of Crimea and assault on democratic institutions around the world, including through cyber attacks. Calls for: (1) the President, the Department of the Treasury, and the Department of State to impose sanctions with respect to activities of the Russian Federation undermining cybersecurity,
(continued...)
Spread the world
US Congress 115th Congress
Terrorist Firearms Prevention Act [S.2458]
Terrorist Firearms Prevention Act
Spread the world
US Congress 115th Congress
Surface Transportation Security Improvement Act of 2018 [HB-5131]
Surface Transportation Security Improvement Act of 2018 (Sec. 3) The Government Accountability Office (GAO) must evaluate the extent to which the 2016 Biennial National Strategy for Transportation Security is reflected in federal transportation security programs. (Sec. 4) This bill establishes programs and reporting requirements to identify risks to facilities, equipment, or systems used to provide public transportation (surface transportation assets). It requires the Department of Homeland Security to: develop risk-based priorities informed by
(continued...)
Spread the world
US Congress 115th Congress
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress. [SJR-54]
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress. This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in or affecting Yemen within 30 days unless Congress authorizes a later withdrawal date, issues a declaration of war, or specifically authorizes the use of the Armed Forces. Prohibited activites include providing in-flight fueling for non-U.S. aircraft conducting missions as part of the conflict in Yemen.
(continued...)
Spread the world
US Congress 115th Congress
National Security Diversity and Inclusion Workforce Act of 2018 [HB-5195]
National Security Diversity and Inclusion Workforce Act of 2018
Spread the world
US Congress 115th Congress
Protect America Act of 2017 [HB-3998]
Protect America Act of 2017 Preventing Terrorists From Obtaining Firearms Act of 2017 This bill amends the federal criminal code to authorize the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) or a U.S. Attorney's Office to delay for up to 72 hours and file an emergency petition to prohibit a firearm transfer to a person who is being investigated, or who during the past five years has been investigated, as a known or suspected terrorist. Preventing Terrorists From Obtaining Explosives Act of 2017 Additionally, the bill authorizes the
(continued...)
Spread the world
US Congress 115th Congress
Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2017 [HB-4311]
Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2017 This bill amends the Defense Production Act of 1950 to expand the scope of "covered transaction" subject to the review of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). CFIUS analyzes the national security implications of foreign investment in the United States. A covered transaction includes: any merger, acquisition, or takeover that could result in foreign control of any U.S. business, the purchase or lease of real estate located in the United States that is in close proximity
(continued...)
Spread the world
US Congress 115th Congress
Counterterrorism Advisory Board Act of 2017 [S.2262]
Counterterrorism Advisory Board Act of 2017 This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), for a four-year period, a Counterterrorism Advisory Board, which shall: (1) be composed of senior representatives of DHS operational components and headquarters elements, and (2) coordinate DHS intelligence activities and policy and information related to DHS's counterterrorism mission and functions. The board's charter shall: (1) direct it to focus on the current threat environment and the importance
(continued...)
Spread the world
US Congress 115th Congress
Condemning the chemical weapons attack on Sergei Skripal, a former Russian intelligence officer, and his daughter on March 4, 2018, and extending its sympathies to those affected by the attack, and for other purposes. [HR-786]
Condemning the chemical weapons attack on Sergei Skripal, a former Russian intelligence officer, and his daughter on March 4, 2018, and extending its sympathies to those affected by the attack, and for other purposes. Condemns the attack in the United Kingdom on Sergei Skripal, a former Russian intelligence officer, and his daughter Yulia on March 4, 2018. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States stands in firm partnership with the United Kingdom, and (2) Russian aggression across all domains should not be accepted.
Spread the world
US Congress 115th Congress
Secure Elections Act [S.2593]
Secure Elections Act This bill gives the Department of Homeland Security primary responsibility within the federal government for sharing information about election cybersecurity incidents, threats, and vulnerabilities with federal entities and election agencies. The Election Assistance Commission (EAC) shall establish an advisory panel of independent experts to develop guidelines on election cybersecurity, including standards for procuring, maintaining, testing, auditing, operating, and updating election systems. The EAC shall award election system
(continued...)
Spread the world
US Congress 115th Congress
Stand with UK against Russia Violations Act [HB-5428]
Stand with UK against Russia Violations Act
Spread the world
US Congress 115th Congress
Intelligence Budget Transparency Act of 2018 [S.2631]
Intelligence Budget Transparency Act of 2018 This bill requires the President's annual budget to include the total amount proposed for intelligence or intelligence-related activities of each element of the government engaged in these activities in the fiscal year for which the budget is submitted. The budget must also include the estimated appropriation required for these activities for each of the next four fiscal years.
Spread the world
US Congress 115th Congress
Intelligence Budget Transparency Act of 2018 [HB-5406]
Intelligence Budget Transparency Act of 2018 This bill requires the President's annual budget to include the total amount proposed for intelligence or intelligence related activities of each element of the government engaged in these activities in the fiscal year for which the budget is submitted. The budget must also include the estimated appropriation required for these activities for each of the next four fiscal years.
Spread the world
US Congress 115th Congress
Social Media Use in Clearance Investigations Act of 2017 [HB-3737]
Social Media Use in Clearance Investigations Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Office of Management and Budget to report on the examination of social media activity during security clearance investigations.
Spread the world
US Congress 115th Congress
Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 [S.1761]
Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018
Spread the world
US Congress 115th Congress
Building America's Trust Act [S.1757]
Building America's Trust Act This bill provides for strengthening the barriers along the U.S. land and maritime borders to deter illegal activity, including through U.S. Border Patrol and law enforcement enhancements and personnel increases and National Guard use. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shall: (1) establish a National Border Security Advisory Committee; (2) submit a southern border threat analysis; (3) implement the Border Security Deployment Program; (4) establish a biometric exit data system; (5) reestablish the Secure Communities
(continued...)
Spread the world
US Congress 115th Congress
United States-Cuba Trade Act of 2017 [S.1699]
United States-Cuba Trade Act of 2017
Spread the world
US Congress 115th Congress
Border Security for America Act of 2017 [HB-3548]
Border Security for America Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) achieve situational awareness and operational control of the southern border and develop infrastructure and technology to deter illegal border activity in high traffic areas, (2) deploy additional capabilities to specified border sectors, (3) submit a plan for using independent verification resources for border security technology, (4) establish a National Border Security Advisory Committee, (5) implement the Border Security Deployment Program,
(continued...)