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Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act of 2007

Introduced: April 19, 2007 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 22 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 24, 2007
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Oct 23, 2007
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 23, 2007
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 6 (Roll no. 993). (text: CR H11854-11857)
Oct 23, 2007
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 6 (Roll no. 993).(text: CR H11854-11857)
Oct 23, 2007
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11899-11900)
Oct 23, 2007
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Oct 23, 2007
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1955.
Oct 23, 2007
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11854-11862)
Oct 23, 2007
Mr. Thompson (MS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Oct 16, 2007
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 239.
Oct 16, 2007
Committee on Judiciary discharged.
Oct 16, 2007
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 110-384, Part I.
Aug 1, 2007
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Aug 1, 2007
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 17, 2007
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Jul 17, 2007
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 17, 2007
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jun 25, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
May 7, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Intelligence, Information Sharing, and Terrorism Risk Assessment.
Apr 19, 2007
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 19, 2007
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E803)
Apr 19, 2007
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Oct 23, 2007 House · vote #993 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 404–6 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act of 2007 - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to add a new section concerning the prevention of violent radicalization (an extremist belief system for facilitating ideologically based violence to advance political, religious, or social change) and homegrown terrorism (violence by a group or individual within the United States to coerce the U.S. government, the civilian population, or a segment thereof in furtherance of political or social objectives).

Establishes within the legislative branch the National Commission on the Prevention of Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism to: (1) examine and report on facts and causes of violent radicalization, homegrown terrorism, and ideologically based violence in the United States; and (2) build upon, bring together, and avoid unnecessary duplication of related work done by other entities toward such goal. Requires: (1) interim reports and a final report from the Commission to the President and Congress on its findings and recommendations; (2) the public availability of such reports; and (3) Commission termination 30 days after its final report.

Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish or designate a university-based Center of Excellence for the Study of Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism in the United States to assist federal, state, local, and tribal homeland security officials, through training, education, and research, in preventing violent radicalization and homegrown terrorism in the United States. Requires the Secretary to: (1) conduct a survey of methodologies implemented by foreign nations to prevent violent radicalization and homegrown terrorism; and (2) report to Congress on lessons learned from survey results.

Prohibits Department of Homeland Security (DHS) efforts to prevent ideologically based violence and homegrown terrorism from violating the constitutional and civil rights or civil liberties of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. Directs the: (1) Secretary to ensure that activities and operations are in compliance with DHS's commitment to racial neutrality; and (2) DHS Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Officer to develop and implement an auditing system to ensure that compliance does not violate the constitutional and civil rights or civil liberties of any racial, ethnic, or religious group, and to include audit results in its annual report to Congress.

What's happening now October 24, 2007

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

 Committees of jurisdiction 5
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 4