To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize a program to assess the threat, vulnerability, and consequences of terrorism or other security threats, as appropriate, to certain events, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Dina Titus
D-NV | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
Passed HouseMs. Titus (for herself and Mr. Hudson) introduced the following …
Passed House (inferred from eh version)
Summary
What This Bill Does
Authorizes a DHS program to assess terrorism and security threats at special events that aren't designated as National Special Security Events. Creates standardized process for requesting security ratings and support.
Who Benefits and How
Event organizers can request federal security assessment and support. State/local officials gain access to DHS expertise. Special events gain enhanced security awareness.
Who Bears the Burden and How
DHS must develop and maintain the assessment program. Risk-based methodology must consider attendance, venue, threats.
Key Provisions
- Applies to pre-planned events not designated NSSEs
- Standard request process for security ratings
- Risk-based assessment methodology
- Considers officials' attendance, event size, credible threats
- Expedited and reassessment processes available
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Authorizes DHS special events security assessment program
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Extend DHS security expertise to broader range of public events"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "secretary"
- → Secretary of Homeland Security
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