Joint Counterterrorism Awareness Workshop Series Act of 2017

Bill 115 hr 3284, also known as the Joint Counterterrorism Awareness Workshop Series Act of 2017, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a series of workshops aimed at increasing awareness and collaboration among federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies in the fight against terrorism.

The workshops will focus on providing training and resources to law enforcement agencies to help them better identify and respond to potential terrorist threats. The bill also calls for the creation of a Joint Counterterrorism Awareness Workshop Series Advisory Board, which will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the workshops and ensuring that they are effective in achieving their goals.

Additionally, the bill authorizes the appropriation of funds to support the implementation of the workshops and the activities of the advisory board. It also requires the Department of Homeland Security to report to Congress on the progress and effectiveness of the workshops on an annual basis. Overall, the Joint Counterterrorism Awareness Workshop Series Act of 2017 aims to improve coordination and communication among law enforcement agencies at all levels of government in order to enhance the nation's ability to prevent and respond to terrorist threats.