VoterlyH.R. 6873: Bombing Prevention Act of 2022
117th Congress · Sponsored from New Jersey · In committee
What this bill does
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.
Key facts
- Status In committee
- Introduced 2022-02-28
- Policy area Emergency Management
- Cosponsors 5
- 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. Malinowski, Tom [D-NJ-7] introduced H.R. 6873. 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. Malinowski, Tom [D-NJ-7]'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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Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 6873 do?
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 count…
Who sponsored H.R. 6873?
Rep. Malinowski, Tom [D-NJ-7] (D) of New Jersey is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 6873?
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. 6873 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In committee." See the latest action above for details.