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PREVENT Act of 2019

10/28/2022, 1:46 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5344

Preventing Radical Extremist's Violent Endeavors Now and Tomorrow Act of 2019 or the PREVENT Act of 2019

This bill expands the duties of the Office for State and Local Government Coordination in the Department of Homeland Security to include, for purposes of countering violent extremist threats (1) providing training from specially trained clinical social workers, psychologists, religious and community leaders, and law enforcement personnel to assist local efforts in securing the homeland; and (2) in coordination with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, providing to state and local governments specialists, analysts, and agents trained to counter terrorism and white nationalism to assist local efforts at responding to such threats.

    Current Status of Bill HR 5344

    Bill HR 5344 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 6, 2019. Bill HR 5344 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on December 6, 2019.  Bill HR 5344's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security. as of December 6, 2019

    Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5344

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

    Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5344

    Primary Policy Focus

    Emergency Management

    Potential Impact Areas

    - Community life and organization
    - Crime prevention
    - Health personnel
    - Homeland security
    - Intergovernmental relations
    - Law enforcement officers
    - Racial and ethnic relations
    - Religion
    - Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
    - State and local government operations
    - Terrorism

    Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5344

    PREVENT Act of 2019
    To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide support to State and local governments in their efforts to counter violent extremist threats, and for other purposes.
    PREVENT Act of 2019
    Preventing Radical Extremist’s Violent Endeavors Now and Tomorrow Act of 2019

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