H.R. 6873 — 117th Congress
Bombing Prevention Act of 2022
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May 18, 2022Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
CRS summary
As of May 17, 2022Passed House
Bombing Prevention Act of 2022
This bill establishes within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) an Office for Bombing Prevention.
The office shall advise DHS on matters related to terrorist explosive threats and attacks in the United States, coordinate DHS efforts to counter such threats and attacks, and take other specified steps, including promoting security awareness.
The bill also requires DHS to provide to the public and private sector technical assistance to counter terrorist explosive threats and attacks that pose a risk in certain jurisdictions to critical infrastructure facilities or to special events.
The office shall develop a strategy to align the office's activities with the threat environment and stakeholder needs, and to make the public and private sector aware of the office's capabilities.
DHS must also ensure coordination and information sharing regarding nonmilitary research, development, testing, and evaluation activities relating to terrorist explosive threats and attacks in the United States.
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Roll-call votes
1 on recordMay 17, 2022 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Full roll callYea — 388: 215 D · 173 R
Nay — 26: 26 R
Not Voting — 14: 9 R · 5 D
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