Terrorist and Foreign Fighter Travel Exercise Act of 2017

Bill 115 hr 1302, also known as the Terrorist and Foreign Fighter Travel Exercise Act of 2017, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to enhance the ability of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to prevent and respond to terrorist and foreign fighter travel.

The bill requires the DHS to conduct exercises to test and evaluate the department's ability to prevent and respond to terrorist and foreign fighter travel. These exercises must include scenarios that simulate potential threats and challenges related to terrorist and foreign fighter travel.

Additionally, the bill requires the DHS to develop a strategy for enhancing coordination and information sharing among federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial entities involved in preventing and responding to terrorist and foreign fighter travel. This strategy must include plans for improving communication, intelligence sharing, and coordination of resources. Furthermore, the bill requires the DHS to report to Congress on the results of the exercises and the implementation of the coordination and information sharing strategy. This report must include an assessment of the department's capabilities and any recommendations for improving its ability to prevent and respond to terrorist and foreign fighter travel. Overall, the Terrorist and Foreign Fighter Travel Exercise Act of 2017 aims to strengthen the DHS's ability to address the threat of terrorist and foreign fighter travel through coordinated exercises and improved information sharing.