National Strategy to Combat Terrorist Travel Act of 2016

1/11/2023, 1:32 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 4408

National Strategy to Combat Terrorist Travel Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill requires the President to transmit to Congress a national strategy to combat terrorist travel. Such strategy shall address efforts to intercept terrorists and foreign fighters and constrain domestic and international travel by such persons.

The President shall direct: (1) the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop the initial national strategy, an updated strategy (to be submitted within 180 after the commencement of a new presidential administration), and implementation plans for each national strategy; and (2) other federal agencies to coordinate with DHS in the development and implementation of such strategy and updates.

The initial national strategy and updates shall:

  • include an accounting and description of all federal government programs, projects, and activities to constrain travel by terrorists and foreign fighters;
  • identify specific security vulnerabilities within the United States and abroad that may be exploited by such persons;
  • delineate goals for closing those vulnerabilities and enhancing the federal government's ability to constrain such travel; and
  • describe actions and the means needed to achieve such goals.

The requirement to transmit: (1) updated national strategies shall terminate 7 years after the date of enactment of this Act, and (2) implementation plans shall terminate 10 years after such date.

Current Status of Bill HR 4408

Bill HR 4408 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 1, 2016. Bill HR 4408 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on February 1, 2016.  Bill HR 4408's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of February 24, 2016

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4408

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
5
Republican Cosponsors
5
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4408

Primary Policy Focus

Emergency Management

Potential Impact Areas

Congressional oversightHomeland securityTerrorismTravel and tourism

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4408

National Strategy to Combat Terrorist Travel Act of 2016To require the development of a national strategy to combat terrorist travel, and for other purposes.National Strategy to Combat Terrorist Travel Act of 2016National Strategy to Combat Terrorist Travel Act of 2016
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