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To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to publish the number of known or suspected terrorists encountered attempting to enter the United States on a monthly basis, and for other purposes.

12/30/2022, 3:49 AM

Summary of Bill HR 6473

Bill 117 hr 6473, also known as the "Terrorist Encounter Reporting Act," aims to increase transparency and accountability within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) by requiring the Secretary of Homeland Security to publish the number of known or suspected terrorists encountered while attempting to enter the United States on a monthly basis.

The bill seeks to provide the public with regular updates on the number of individuals with ties to terrorism who have been identified by DHS at the border or other points of entry. By requiring this information to be made available on a monthly basis, the bill aims to ensure that the American people are kept informed about the ongoing efforts to prevent terrorists from entering the country.

In addition to the reporting requirements, the bill also includes provisions for the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide a detailed analysis of the data, including information on the countries of origin of the individuals encountered, the methods of entry they attempted to use, and any actions taken by DHS in response to these encounters. Overall, the "Terrorist Encounter Reporting Act" is designed to enhance national security by increasing transparency and accountability within DHS, while also providing the public with important information about the ongoing efforts to protect the United States from terrorist threats.

Congressional Summary of HR 6473

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to publish, by the 15th day of each month, the number of known or suspected terrorists, and individuals whose identities are included in the Terrorist Screening Database, encountered attempting to enter the United States during the immediately preceding month.

Current Status of Bill HR 6473

Bill HR 6473 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 21, 2022. Bill HR 6473 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on January 21, 2022.  Bill HR 6473's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism. as of January 22, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6473

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
24
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
24
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6473

Primary Policy Focus

Emergency Management

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6473

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to publish the number of known or suspected terrorists encountered attempting to enter the United States on a monthly basis, and for other purposes.
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to publish the number of known or suspected terrorists encountered attempting to enter the United States on a monthly basis, and for other purposes.

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