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Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act: New Offices and Reporting

This act establishes new units within federal agencies to better monitor and prevent domestic terrorism. Citizens can expect increased government activity in tracking and reporting threats, especially those related to white supremacists. The act aims to enhance public safety through improved coordination and training of law enforcement.
Key points
New offices are authorized within the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, and FBI specifically to address domestic terrorism.
Federal agencies will regularly publish reports on domestic terrorism threats, including the infiltration of law enforcement by white supremacist groups.
New training programs will be implemented for law enforcement to better identify and combat domestic terrorism, with a focus on white supremacist threats.
The FBI will assign special agents or hate crimes liaisons to each field office to investigate hate crime incidents with a nexus to domestic terrorism.
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Print number: 117_S_964
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Process start date: 2021-03-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_964.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New offices are authorized within the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, and FBI specifically to address domestic terrorism.
  • Federal agencies will regularly publish reports on domestic terrorism threats, including the infiltration of law enforcement by white supremacist groups.
  • New training programs will be implemented for law enforcement to better identify and combat domestic terrorism, with a focus on white supremacist threats.
  • The FBI will assign special agents or hate crimes liaisons to each field office to investigate hate crime incidents with a nexus to domestic terrorism.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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