To require assessments for Foreign Terrorist Organization designations, authorize certain appropriations for certain fiscal years for Operation Stonegarden, and for other purposes.

1/17/2025, 9:20 AM
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Bill 119 hr 506, also known as the "Assessment for Foreign Terrorist Organization Designations Act," is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to require assessments for Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) designations. This means that before designating an organization as an FTO, the government would be required to conduct a thorough assessment to determine if the organization meets the criteria for such a designation.

In addition to the assessment requirement, the bill also authorizes certain appropriations for Operation Stonegarden. Operation Stonegarden is a program that provides funding to state and local law enforcement agencies to enhance border security efforts. The bill specifies that these appropriations would be authorized for certain fiscal years, although the exact amounts are not specified in the summary.

Overall, the bill aims to strengthen national security efforts by ensuring that FTO designations are based on thorough assessments and by providing funding for border security operations. It is important to note that the bill may have additional provisions and details that are not covered in this summary.
Congress
119

Number
HR - 506

Introduced on
2025-01-16

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Bill 119 hr 506, also known as the "Assessment for Foreign Terrorist Organization Designations Act," is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to require assessments for Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) designations. This means that before designating an organization as an FTO, the government would be required to conduct a thorough assessment to determine if the organization meets the criteria for such a designation.

In addition to the assessment requirement, the bill also authorizes certain appropriations for Operation Stonegarden. Operation Stonegarden is a program that provides funding to state and local law enforcement agencies to enhance border security efforts. The bill specifies that these appropriations would be authorized for certain fiscal years, although the exact amounts are not specified in the summary.

Overall, the bill aims to strengthen national security efforts by ensuring that FTO designations are based on thorough assessments and by providing funding for border security operations. It is important to note that the bill may have additional provisions and details that are not covered in this summary.
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Official Title as IntroducedTo require assessments for Foreign Terrorist Organization designations, authorize certain appropriations for certain fiscal years for Operation Stonegarden, and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the com...