DHS Field Engagement Accountability Act became law 416 days after introduction, with cosponsors from both parties
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 139 words.
DHS Field Engagement Accountability Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop and update at least once every five years a strategy for DHS engagement with fusion centers. The term "fusion center" means a collaborative effort of two or more government agencies that combines resources, expertise, or information to maximize the ability of such agencies to detect, prevent, investigate, apprehend, and respond to criminal or terrorist activity. The Office of Intelligence and Analysis of DHS shall provide personnel and support to fusion centers, publish performance metrics for DHS field personnel assigned to fusion centers, and develop and implement training for fusion center personnel. DHS intelligence and information components shall develop policies and metrics to ensure effective use of the unclassified Homeland Security Information Sharing Network and shall assess and implement enhancements to improve such network.
- Committees
- House Homeland Security Committee
Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee - Policy area
- Emergency Management: 54 of 1,024 bills became law, 113th–118th (5.3%)
- Sponsor
- 2 of 191 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 7, from enrolled bill to public law · 1,079 words
- Subjects
- Congressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment studies and investigationsIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified information +3 more
- Latest action
- Mar 2, 2020: Became Public Law No: 116-116.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
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