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Terrorism Reporting: Increased Transparency for Congress and Citizens

This new law requires government agencies to submit unclassified reports to Congress on acts of terrorism in the U.S., including facts, security gaps, and recommendations. This aims to increase public awareness and help prevent future threats, although reports can be withheld if they jeopardize an ongoing investigation. The law will be effective for 5 years.
Key points
Government agencies will be required to report to Congress on acts of terrorism in the U.S., increasing access to information.
Reports will include facts, national security gaps, and proposed legal changes, potentially influencing future preventive measures.
A summary of the report will be publicly available, allowing citizens to better understand threats and government actions.
Reports can be withheld if they jeopardize an ongoing investigation, but Congress will be notified.
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Additional Information
REPORT Act
Print number: S 517
Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]
Process start date: 2021-03-01