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H.R. 3284 (115th): Joint Counterterrorism Awareness Workshop Series Act of 2017

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Source: Republican Policy Committee

H.R. 3284 amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a Joint Counterterrorism Awareness Workshop Series (JCTAWS). JCTAWS brings together a wide range of first responders including law enforcement, fire, emergency medical services, and public health officials, as well as the private sector and non-governmental organizations, to prepare for, prevent against, and respond to a coordinated terrorist attack.

Sponsor and status

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Brian Fitzpatrick

Sponsor. Representative for Pennsylvania's 8th congressional district. Republican.

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Last Updated: Sep 18, 2017
Length: 6 pages
Introduced
Jul 18, 2017
115th Congress, 2017–2019
Status
Died in a previous Congress

This bill was introduced in a previous session of Congress and was passed by the House on September 14, 2017 but was never passed by the Senate.

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Position statements

What legislators are saying

“Fitzpatrick: A Busy Freshman Year in Washington”
    — Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA1] (Sponsor) on Jan 4, 2018

“Fitzpatrick-Murphy-Donovan Terrorism Prevention and Response Bill Passes U.S. House”
    — Rep. Stephanie Murphy [D-FL7] (Co-sponsor) on Sep 14, 2017

“House Acts to Improve Terrorism Preparedness and Response with Series of Bills”
    — Rep. Scott Tipton [R-CO3] on Sep 13, 2017

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What stakeholders are saying

Institute for Spending Reform SpendingTracker.org estimates H.R. 3284 will add $5 million in new spending through 2022.
Institute for Spending Reform SpendingTracker.org estimates H.R. 3284 will add $5 million in new spending through 2022.

History

Jul 18, 2017
 
Introduced

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Jul 26, 2017
 
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Sep 1, 2017
 
Reported by House Committee on Homeland Security

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Sep 14, 2017
 
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H.R. 3284 (115th) was a bill in the United States Congress.

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This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress, which met from Jan 3, 2017 to Jan 3, 2019. Legislation not enacted by the end of a Congress is cleared from the books.

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