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H.R. 4578 115th Congress House

Counter Terrorist Network Act

Official title: To authorize certain counter terrorist networks activities of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and for other purposes.

Introduced: December 12, 2017 See on congress.gov
Immigration Border security and unlawful immigrationCongressional oversightCustoms enforcementDepartment of Homeland Security
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Government employee pay, benefits, personnel managementImmigration status and proceduresIntergovernmental relationsInternational organizations and cooperationLaw enforcement officersTerrorism
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It never became law before the 115th Congress (2017–2018) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 14 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 16, 2018
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jan 11, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 11, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 2 (Roll no. 17). (text: CR 1/9/2018 H40)
Jan 11, 2018
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H160)
Jan 9, 2018
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.
Jan 9, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4578.
Jan 9, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H40-41)
Jan 9, 2018
Mr. Estes (KS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 9, 2018
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 366.
Jan 9, 2018
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-492.
Dec 13, 2017
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 13, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Dec 6, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Dec 6, 2017
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jan 11, 2018 House · vote #17 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 410–2 See who voted →
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 Latest action January 16, 2018

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Counter Terrorist Network Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to expand the duties of the National Targeting Center of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Specifically, the center must collaborate with appropriate agencies to enhance border security through such operations as those that seek to disrupt and dismantle networks that pose terrorist or other threats.

In addition, the bill authorizes the CBP to assign its personnel to other appropriate agencies.

(Sec. 3) The Commissioner of CBP must biannually brief Congress on CBP's activities to disrupt and dismantle such networks.

 Bill text 4 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 2
Faso, John
· Dec 20, 2017
 D
Watson Coleman, Bonnie
New Jersey · Dec 12, 2017
 D
Thompson, Bennie G.
Mississippi · Dec 6, 2017
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4578: Counter Terrorist Network Act. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-4578/
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"H.R. 4578: Counter Terrorist Network Act." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-4578/.
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