VoterlyH.R. 4578: Counter Terrorist Network Act
115th Congress · Sponsored from Texas · In committee
What this bill does
Counter Terrorist Network Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to expand the duties of the National Targeting Center of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Specifically, the center must collaborate with appropriate agencies to enhance border security through such operations as those that seek to disrupt and dismantle networks that pose terrorist or other threats. In addition, the bill authorizes the CBP to assign its personnel to other appropriate agencies. (Sec. 3) The Commissioner of CBP must biannually brief Congress on CBP's activities to disrupt and dismantle such networks.
Key facts
- Status In committee
- Introduced 2017-12-06
- Policy area Immigration
- Cosponsors 4
- Latest action Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Vela, Filemon [D-TX-34] introduced H.R. 4578. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
See Rep. Vela, Filemon [D-TX-34]'s donors & voting record →
Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
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Agree or disagree with H.R. 4578? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Rep. Vela, Filemon [D-TX-34]'s profile to vote on their bills and check your alignment % with the sponsor.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 4578 do?
Counter Terrorist Network Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to expand the duties of the National Targeting Center of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Specifically, the center must collaborate with appropriate agencies to enhance border s…
Who sponsored H.R. 4578?
Rep. Vela, Filemon [D-TX-34] (D) of Texas is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 4578?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 4578 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In committee." See the latest action above for details.