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WMD Intelligence and Information Sharing Act of 2012

Introduced: August 1, 2011 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 16 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 4, 2012
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
May 30, 2012
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 30, 2012
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3241-3242)
May 30, 2012
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3241-3242)
May 30, 2012
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2764.
May 30, 2012
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3241-3243)
May 30, 2012
Mr. King (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 8, 2012
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 326.
May 8, 2012
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 112-466.
Mar 28, 2012
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Mar 28, 2012
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 15, 2011
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Nov 15, 2011
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Aug 3, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
Aug 1, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Aug 1, 2011
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

WMD Intelligence and Information Sharing Act of 2012 - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) support homeland security-focused intelligence analysis of terrorist actors, their claims, and their plans to conduct attacks involving chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear materials against the nation and of global biological threats, including global infectious disease, public health, food, agricultural, and veterinary issues, through activities such as engagement of international partners; (2) support homeland security-focused risk analysis and risk assessments of such homeland security hazards by providing relevant quantitative and nonquantitative threat information; (3) leverage homeland security intelligence capabilities and structures to enhance prevention, protection, response, and recovery efforts with respect to a chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear attack; and (4) share information and provide tailored analytical support on these threats to state, local, and tribal authorities as well as other national biosecurity and biodefense stakeholders.

Requires the Office to coordinate with other DHS components, the Intelligence Community, and federal, state, local, and tribal authorities where appropriate and enable such entities to provide recommendations on optimal information sharing mechanisms and on how they can provide information to DHS.

Directs the Secretary of DHS to report annually on: (1) intelligence and information sharing activities to counter the threat from weapons of mass destruction, and (2) DHS's activities in accordance with relevant intelligence strategies.

Requires the Secretary to ensure that homeland security information analyzed by DHS concerning terrorist threats is provided to state, local, and private entities and the public.

What's happening now June 4, 2012

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

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