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Bills · HR 4066
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4066Armed Forces and National Security
Countering White Supremacist Extremism Act
INTRO JUN 20· LAST ACTION JUN 23
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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Voters should care about this bill because it aims to improve national security by specifically addressing threats from foreign violent white supremacist extremist groups, which have been linked to violence and extremism globally. By requiring a detailed threat assessment and sharing it with law enforcement and online platforms, the bill seeks to provide crucial intelligence that could help prevent violent acts and improve public safety.
If this bill becomes law, it means a dedicated effort will be made to understand and disseminate information about these specific threats, potentially leading to more effective prevention and response strategies. If it doesn't become law, such a comprehensive and coordinated assessment and sharing mechanism might not be prioritized, potentially leaving law enforcement and online platforms without a centralized resource to counter these evolving threats.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Requires the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis of DHS to develop a terrorism threat assessment focused on foreign violent white supremacist extremist organizations.
This creates a specific mandate for DHS to analyze and report on a particular type of foreign threat.
PROVISION 02
Directs DHS to share the threat assessment with State, local, and Tribal law enforcement officials, including those in fusion centers.
This aims to ensure critical intelligence reaches frontline law enforcement agencies to help them identify and respond to threats.
PROVISION 03
Requires the threat assessment to include an overview of symbols, flags, or other references used by these extremist organizations.
Providing visual and symbolic identifiers can help law enforcement and online platforms more easily recognize and track these groups.
PROVISION 04
Allows for the threat assessment to be shared with online platform owners and operators, upon their request, to assist in identifying problematic content.
This provision enables cooperation with tech companies to potentially remove content associated with these extremist groups that violates platform rules, helping to curb their online spread.
PROVISION 05
Mandates that the threat assessment does not contain identifiable information of individuals or organizations engaged in lawful political or public discourse.
This ensures that the assessment respects constitutional rights, preventing the targeting of protected speech or legitimate activism.
Voters should care about this bill because it aims to improve national security by specifically addressing threats from foreign violent white supremacist extremist groups, which have been linked to violence and extremism globally. By requiring a detailed threat assessment and sharing it with law enforcement and online platforms, the bill seeks to provide crucial intelligence that could help prevent violent acts and improve public safety.
If this bill becomes law, it means a dedicated effort will be made to understand and disseminate information about these specific threats, potentially leading to more effective prevention and response strategies. If it doesn't become law, such a comprehensive and coordinated assessment and sharing mechanism might not be prioritized, potentially leaving law enforcement and online platforms without a centralized resource to counter these evolving threats.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Requires the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis of DHS to develop a terrorism threat assessment focused on foreign violent white supremacist extremist organizations.
This creates a specific mandate for DHS to analyze and report on a particular type of foreign threat.
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Directs DHS to share the threat assessment with State, local, and Tribal law enforcement officials, including those in fusion centers.
This aims to ensure critical intelligence reaches frontline law enforcement agencies to help them identify and respond to threats.
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Requires the threat assessment to include an overview of symbols, flags, or other references used by these extremist organizations.
Providing visual and symbolic identifiers can help law enforcement and online platforms more easily recognize and track these groups.
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Allows for the threat assessment to be shared with online platform owners and operators, upon their request, to assist in identifying problematic content.
This provision enables cooperation with tech companies to potentially remove content associated with these extremist groups that violates platform rules, helping to curb their online spread.
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Mandates that the threat assessment does not contain identifiable information of individuals or organizations engaged in lawful political or public discourse.
This ensures that the assessment respects constitutional rights, preventing the targeting of protected speech or legitimate activism.
GLOSSARY
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Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis
A senior official within the Department of Homeland Security responsible for gathering and understanding intelligence to protect the United States.
Terrorism threat assessment
A formal report that evaluates the nature, capabilities, and intentions of terrorist groups and their potential to harm the United States.
Reference aid
A document or tool that provides helpful information, guidelines, or examples to assist in understanding a specific topic.
Fusion centers
Collaborative centers established by federal, state, and local governments to share information and intelligence to prevent terrorism and other crimes.
Foreign violent white supremacist extremist organization
A group based outside the U.S. that uses unlawful force or violence to promote a belief in the superiority of the white race over others.
Online platform
Internet-based services (like social media sites) that store and process information provided by users and then share it with others.
Disseminate
To spread or distribute information widely to a broad audience.
ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTS
JUN 23, 25
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
COMMITTEE
JUN 20, 25
Introduced in House
INTROREFERRAL
JUN 20, 25
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
INTROREFERRAL
JUN 20, 25
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.