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S. 4205 116th Congress Senate

Homeland Security Higher Education Advisory Council Act

Official title: A bill to establish the Homeland Security Higher Education Advisory Council.

Introduced: July 2, 2020 Introduced by: Richard J. Durbin Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 116th Congress ended
It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) 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.
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Jul 2, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S4229-4230)
Jul 2, 2020
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 Latest action July 2, 2020

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S4229-4230)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Homeland Security Higher Education Advisory Council Act

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish a homeland security higher education advisory council. The council must make recommendations to DHS on matters concerning homeland security and the academic community, including the threat of foreign influence and interference in the United States, homeland security academic and research programs, issues relating to international students (e.g., visas), and cybersecurity.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 6588 Homeland Security Higher Education Advisory Council Act
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 4205: Homeland Security Higher Education Advisory Council Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-4205/
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"S. 4205: Homeland Security Higher Education Advisory Council Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-4205/.
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S. 4205, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-4205/.
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