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Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007

Introduced: January 5, 2007 Introduced by: Thompson, Bennie G. Democratic · Mississippi See on congress.gov
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 28, 2008
Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
Oct 16, 2007
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Hearings held.
Aug 3, 2007
Became Public Law No: 110-53.
Aug 3, 2007
Signed by President.
Aug 1, 2007
Presented to President.
Jul 27, 2007
Cleared for White House.
Jul 27, 2007
On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 371 - 40 (Roll no. 757).
Jul 27, 2007
Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 27, 2007
Conference report agreed to in House: On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 371 - 40 (Roll no. 757).
Jul 27, 2007
The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H8812)
Jul 27, 2007
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 1 hour of debate on the conference report to accompany H.R. 1.
Jul 27, 2007
Mr. Thompson (MS) brought up conference report H. Rept. 110-259 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 567. (consideration: CR H8797-8812)
Jul 27, 2007
Rule H. Res. 567 passed House.
Jul 27, 2007
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jul 26, 2007
Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 85 - 8. Record Vote Number: 284.
Jul 26, 2007
Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 85 - 8. Record Vote Number: 284.
Jul 26, 2007
Motion by Senator DeMint to recommit to conference with instructions rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 26 - 67. Record Vote Number: 283.
Jul 26, 2007
Motion by Senator DeMint to recommit to conference with instructions made in Senate.
Jul 26, 2007
Conference report considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S10115-10117)
Jul 25, 2007
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 567 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to H.R. 1 with 1 hour of general debate. All points of order against the conference report and against its consideration are waived.
Jul 25, 2007
Conference report H. Rept. 110-259 filed. (text of conference report: CR H8496-8605)
Jul 25, 2007
Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 110-259 filed.(text of conference report: CR H8496-8605)
Jul 17, 2007
The Speaker appointed a conferee for consideration of Title II of the House bill, and Title III and subtitle C of title XIV of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Larson (CT).
Jul 17, 2007
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for consideration of Titles I-III, sec. 1002, and Title XI of the House bill, and secs. 202, 301, Title IV, secs. 801-803, 807, 901, 1001, 1002, 1101-1103, 1422-1424, 1426, 1427, 1429, 1430, 1433, 1436-1438, 1441, 1443, 1444, 1446, 1449, 1464, 1473, 1503, and 1605 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Oberstar, DeFazio, and Mica.
Jul 17, 2007
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Science and Technology for consideration of secs. 703, 1301, 1464, 1467, and 1507 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Gordon, Wu, and Gingrey.
Jul 17, 2007
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for consideration of secs. 601, 712, 723, 732, 733, 741, 742, and subtitle A of title VIII of the House bill, and secs. 111-113, 121, 122, 131, 502, 601, 602, 703, 1201-1203, 1205, 1206, and 1606 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Reyes, Cramer, and Hoekstra.
Jul 17, 2007
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for consideration of sec. 408 and subtitle A of title VIII of the House bill, and secs. 114, 601, 602, 903, 904, 1203, 1205, and 1601 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Waxman, Clay, and Issa.
Jul 17, 2007
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on the Judiciary for consideration of secs. 406, 501, 601, 702, and Title VIII of the House bill, and secs. 123, 501-503, 601-603, 1002, and 1432 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Conyers, Lofgren, Zoe, and Sensenbrenner.
Jul 17, 2007
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Foreign Affairs for consideration of secs. 601, 1202, 1211, 1221, 1222, 1232, 1233, 1241, 1302, 1311, 1312, 1322, 1323, 1331-1333, 1412, 1414, 1422, 1431, and 1441-1443 of the House bill, and secs. 502, 1301, Title XVIII, secs. 1911-1913, and 1951 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Lantos, Ackerman, and Ros-Lehtinen.
Jul 17, 2007
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Energy and Commerce for consideration of Title I, Title II, secs. 743 and 901 of the House bill, and Title III, secs. 1002, 1481, 1482, 1484, and Title XVII of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Dingell, Markey, and Barton (TX).
Jul 17, 2007
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Armed Services for consideration of secs. 1202, 1211, 1221, 1232, 1233, and 1241 of the House bill, and section 703 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Skelton, Spratt, and Saxton.
Jul 17, 2007
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Homeland Security for consideration of the House bill and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Thompson (MS), Sanchez, Loretta, Dicks, Harman, Lowey, Jackson-Lee (TX), Christensen, Etheridge, Langevin, Cuellar, Green, Al, Perlmutter, King (NY), Smith (TX), Souder, Davis, Tom, Lungren, Daniel E., Rogers (AL), McCaul (TX), Dent, and Brown-Waite, Ginny.
Jul 17, 2007
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 17, 2007
On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 354 - 66 (Roll no. 635). (consideration: CR H7873)
Jul 17, 2007
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Blackburn motion to instruct conferees, the chair put the question on adoption of the motion and by voice vote announced the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Blackburn demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the motion until later in the legislative day.
Jul 17, 2007
The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H7871)
Jul 17, 2007
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Blackburn motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 1. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to agree to section 1455 of the Senate amendment.
Jul 17, 2007
Mrs. Blackburn moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H7869)
Jul 17, 2007
On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H7869-7871, H7873)
Jul 17, 2007
Mr. Thompson (MS) moved that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference. (consideration: CR H7868-7871, H7873, H7878)
Jul 10, 2007
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jul 9, 2007
Senate appointed conferee(s) Biden; Lugar from the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jul 9, 2007
Senate appointed conferee(s) Stevens; Inouye from the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 9, 2007
Senate appointed conferee(s) Dodd; Shelby from the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Jul 9, 2007
Senate appointed conferee(s) Lieberman; Levin; Akaka; Carper; Pryor; Collins; Voinovich; Coleman; Coburn.
Jul 9, 2007
Senate insisted on its amendment, requested a conference. (consideration: CR S8760)
Jul 9, 2007
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 9, 2007
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 9, 2007
See also S.4.
Jul 9, 2007
Senate struck all after the Enacting Clause and substituted the language of S.4 amended. (consideration: CR S8760-8761, S8881)
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jul 27, 2007 House · vote #757 On Agreeing to the Conference Report Passed 37140 See who voted →
Jul 17, 2007 House · vote #635 On Motion to Instruct Conferees Passed 35466 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 - Provides for implementation of recommendations of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States (9/11 Commission).

Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to set forth provisions governing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) grants for first responders to prevent, prepare for, respond to, mitigate against, or recover from terrorist attacks. Directs the DHS Secretary to: (1) evaluate and prioritize applications based on the degree to which applicants would lessen the threat to persons and critical infrastructure; and (2) ensure that each state receives no less than .25% of grant funds available in a fiscal year (.45% for international border states).

Requires the Secretary to establish the Improve Communications for Emergency Response Grant Program.

Requires state, local, and tribal governments to pre-identify sites where a unified command system can be quickly established.

Establishes the Checkpoint Screening Security Fund. Directs the Secretary to establish a system to inspect 100% of cargo transported on passenger aircraft.

Permits containers to enter the United States only if scanned with equipment, and secured by seals, that meet prescribed standards.

Directs the Secretary to: (1) take specified actions regarding human trafficking and terrorist travel; and (2) report on international collaboration and a plan to accelerate implementation of an automated biometric system.

Requires the Secretary to carry out a Fusion and Law Enforcement Education and Teaming Grant Program. Establishes in DHS the Border Intelligence Fusion Center Program.

Homeland Security Information Sharing Enhancement Act of 2007 - Renames the Directorate for Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection as the Office of Intelligence and Analysis. Directs the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis to implement a Homeland Security Advisory System. Establishes, within the Office, an Internal Continuity of Operations Plan.

Homeland Security Information Sharing Partnerships Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary to: (1) establish a State, Local, and Regional Fusion Center Initiative; and (2) establish a Homeland Security Information Sharing Fellows Program.

Establishes, within DHS, an Office of Infrastructure Protection.

Protection of Civil Liberties Act - Makes the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board an independent agency within the executive branch.

Privacy Officer With Enhanced Rights Act of 2007 or the POWER Act - Sets forth provisions governing the DHS privacy officer's investigative authority.

Directs the Secretary to prepare vulnerability assessments of critical infrastructure and to establish a National Asset Database, a National At-Risk Database, a National Asset Database Consortium.

Requires the Secretary to establish a Strategic Transportation Security Information Sharing Plan.

Directs the Secretary to implement a program to enhance private sector preparedness for acts of terrorism and other emergencies and disasters through the promotion of the use of voluntary consensus standards.

Repeals or modifies limitations on assistance for preventing weapons of mass destruction (WMD) proliferation. Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should strive to expand and strengthen the Proliferation Security Initiative, including by working with the United Nations Security Council to authorize the Initiative under international law. Authorizes appropriations for the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Program and for the Department of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration programs to prevent WMD proliferation and terrorism. Establishes: (1) within the Executive Office of the President the Office of the United States Coordinator for the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism; and (2) the Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism.

Nuclear Black Market Counter-Terrorism Act of 2007 - Directs the President to impose sanctions for transfers of nuclear technology involving foreign persons and terrorists. Requires the President to: (1) identify nuclear proliferation network countries; and (2) suspend arms sales to such countries.

9/11 Commission International Implementation Act of 2007 - Declares U.S. policy regarding increasing the availability of modern basic education in Arab countries. Authorizes: (1) the President to establish an International Arab and Muslim Youth Opportunity Fund; and (2) the Secretary of State to fund a private, nonprofit Middle East Foundation. Sets forth authority for providing a surge capacity for international broadcasting activities to support U.S. foreign policy objectives. Requires reports on: (1) expanding U.S. scholarship, exchange, and library programs in Arab and predominantly Muslim countries; and (2) progress towards implementing 9/11 Commission recommendations for developing a common coalition approach toward the detention and humane treatment of captured terrorists. Sets forth statements of U.S. policy and strategy with respect to Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia.

What's happening now February 28, 2008

Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.

 Cosponsors 42
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Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Jan 5, 2007
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Castor, Kathy
Florida · Jan 5, 2007
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Clarke, Yvette D.
New York · Jan 5, 2007
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Cleaver, Emanuel
Missouri · Jan 5, 2007
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Clyburn, James E.
South Carolina · Jan 5, 2007
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Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Jan 5, 2007
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Courtney, Joe
Connecticut · Jan 5, 2007
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Cuellar, Henry
Texas · Jan 5, 2007
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Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Jan 5, 2007
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DeGette, Diana
Colorado · Jan 5, 2007
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DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Jan 5, 2007
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Doggett, Lloyd
Texas · Jan 5, 2007
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Gillibrand, Kirsten E.
New York · Jan 5, 2007
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Green, Al
Texas · Jan 5, 2007
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Hirono, Mazie K.
Hawaii · Jan 5, 2007
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Hoyer, Steny H.
Maryland · Jan 5, 2007
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Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
Georgia · Jan 5, 2007
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Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Jan 5, 2007
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Larsen, Rick
Washington · Jan 5, 2007
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Larson, John B.
Connecticut · Jan 5, 2007
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Lofgren, Zoe
California · Jan 5, 2007
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Lynch, Stephen F.
Massachusetts · Jan 5, 2007
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Jan 5, 2007
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Matsui, Doris O.
California · Jan 5, 2007
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McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · Jan 5, 2007
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Jan 5, 2007
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Murphy, Christopher
Connecticut · Jan 5, 2007
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Nadler, Jerrold
New York · Jan 5, 2007
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Jan 5, 2007
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Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Jan 5, 2007
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Sánchez, Linda T.
California · Jan 5, 2007
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Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Jan 5, 2007
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Schiff, Adam B.
California · Jan 5, 2007
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Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"
Virginia · Jan 5, 2007
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Sherman, Brad
California · Jan 5, 2007
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Smith, Adam
Washington · Jan 5, 2007
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Thompson, Mike
California · Jan 5, 2007
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Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Jan 5, 2007
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Velázquez, Nydia M.
New York · Jan 5, 2007
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Wasserman Schultz, Debbie
Florida · Jan 5, 2007
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Waters, Maxine
California · Jan 5, 2007
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Welch, Peter
Vermont · Jan 5, 2007