Brady: Whether its cybersecurity risks or vetting foreigners entering the U.S. these bills are Congress commitment that we will continue help protect Americans from the growing terrorist threats
Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON D.C. Today Congressman Kevin Brady(R-TX) released the following statement on the passage of three bills designed to strengthen the Department of Homeland Security in its fight against terrorism and protect the United States.
These bills represent important directives from Congress to the Department of Homeland Security to help strengthen the agencys fight again terrorism. Whether its cybersecurity risks or vetting foreigners entering the U.S. these bills are Congress commitment that we will continue to help protect Americans from the growing terrorist threats."
Background: Today that house passed the following bills to strengthen the Department of Homeland Security:
H.R. 4743 - National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium Act of 2016.
Summary: This bill authorizes DHS to work with a consortium to support efforts to address cybersecurity risks and incidents.
H.R. 4780 - Department of Homeland Security Strategy for International Programs Act.
Summary: This bill requires DHS to create a comprehensive three-year strategy for the Departments international programs related to vetting and screening persons seeking to enter the United States.
H.R. 4407 - Counterterrorism Advisory Board Act of 2016.
Summary: This bill establishes a counterterrorism advisory board within DHS to coordinate and integrate departmental intelligence activities and policy related to counterterrorism.
