,,ib ,union ,calendar ,no4 #bda #aagth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #fhgc ,report ,no4 #aag-cbb ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,february #bh1 #bjbb,mr4 ,malinowski 7for himself and ,mr4 ,crawford7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security ,may #ac1 #bjbb;,additional sponsors3 ,ms4 ,norton1 ,mr4 ,carson1 ,ms4 ,titus1 and ,mrs4 ,demings ,may #ac1 #bjbb,reported with an amendment1 committed to the ,committee of the ,whole ,house on the ,state of the ,union1 and ordered to be printed,strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic,for text of introduced bill1 see copy of bill as introduced on ,february #bh1 #bjbb ,a ,,bill ,to amend the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb to establish the ,office for ,bombing ,prevention to address terrorist explosive threats1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,bombing ,prevention ,act of #bjbb4 #b4 ,office for ,bombing ,prevention 7a7 ,in general ,title ,,xxii of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fea et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new subtitle3 ,d ,bombing ,prevention #bbda4 ,office for ,bombing ,prevention 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established within the ,department an ,office for ,bombing ,prevention 7in this section referred to as the ,office74 7b7 ,activities ,the ,office shall have the primary responsibility within the ,department for enhancing the ability and coordinating the efforts of the ,united ,states to deter1 detect1 prevent1 protect against1 mitigate1 and respond to terrorist explosive threats and attacks in the ,united ,states1 including by carrying out the following3 7#a7 ,advising the ,secretary on matters related to terrorist explosive threats and attacks in the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,coordinating the efforts of the ,department to counter terrorist explosive threats and attacks in the ,united ,states1 including by carrying out the following3 7,a7 ,developing1 in coordination with the ,under ,secretary for ,strategy1 ,policy1 and ,plans1 the ,department's strategy against terrorist explosives threats and attacks1 including efforts to support the security and preparedness of critical infrastructure and the public sector and private sector4 7,b7 ,leading the prioritization of the ,department's efforts against terrorist explosive threats and attacks1 including preparedness and operational requirements4 7,c7 ,ensuring1 in coordination with the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology and the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 the identification1 evaluation1 and availability of effective technology applications through field pilot testing and acquisition of such technology applications by the public sector to deter1 detect1 prevent1 protect against1 mitigate1 and respond to terrorist explosive threats and attacks in the ,united ,states4 7,d7 ,providing advice and recommendations to the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency regarding the effective use of grants authorized under section #bjjb4 7,e7 ,in coordination with the ,assistant ,secretary for ,countering ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction1 aligning ,department efforts related to terrorist explosive threats and attacks in the ,united ,states and weapons of mass destruction4 7#c7 ,engaging other ,federal departments and agencies1 including ,sector ,risk ,management ,agencies1 regarding terrorist explosive threats and attacks in the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,facilitating information sharing and decision support of the public and private sector involved in deterrence1 detection1 prevention1 protection against1 mitigation of1 and response to terrorist explosive threats and attacks in the ,united ,states4 ,such sharing and support may include the following3 7,a7 ,operating and maintaining a secure information sharing system that allows the sharing of critical information and data relating to terrorist explosive attack tactics1 techniques1 procedures1 and security capabilities1 including information and data described in paragraph 7#f7 and section #bbdb4 7,b7 ,working with international partners1 in coordination with the ,office for ,international ,affairs of the ,department1 to develop and share effective practices to deter1 prevent1 detect1 protect against1 mitigate1 and respond to terrorist explosive threats and attacks in the ,united ,states4 7#e7 ,promoting security awareness among the public and private sector and the general public regarding the risks posed by the misuse of explosive precursor chemicals and other bomb-making materials4 7#f7 ,providing training1 guidance1 assessments1 and planning assistance to the public and private sector1 as appropriate1 to help counter the risk of terrorist explosive threats and attacks in the ,united ,states4 7#g7 ,conducting analysis and planning for the capabilities and requirements necessary for the public and private sector1 as appropriate1 to deter1 detect1 prevent1 protect against1 mitigate1 and respond to terrorist explosive threats and attacks in the ,united ,states by carrying out the following3 7,a7 ,maintaining a database on capabilities and requirements1 including capabilities and requirements of public safety bomb squads1 explosive detection canine teams1 special tactics teams1 public safety dive teams1 and recipients of services described in section #bbdb4 7,b7 ,applying the analysis derived from the database described in subparagraph 7,a7 with respect to the following3 7i7 ,evaluating progress toward closing identified gaps relating to national strategic goals and standards related to deterring1 detecting1 preventing1 protecting against1 mitigating1 and responding to terrorist explosive threats and attacks in the ,united ,states4 7ii7 ,informing decisions relating to homeland security policy1 assistance1 training1 research1 development efforts1 testing and evaluation1 and related requirements regarding deterring1 detecting1 preventing1 protecting against1 mitigating1 and responding to terrorist explosive threats and attacks in the ,united ,states4 7#h7 ,promoting secure information sharing of sensitive material and promoting security awareness1 including by carrying out the following3 7,a7 ,operating and maintaining a secure information sharing system that allows the sharing among and between the public and private sector of critical information relating to explosive attack tactics1 techniques1 and procedures4 7,b7 ,educating the public and private sectors about explosive precursor chemicals4 7,c7 ,working with international partners1 in coordination with the ,office for ,international ,affairs of the ,department1 to develop and share effective practices to deter1 detect1 prevent1 protect against1 mitigate1 and respond to terrorist explosive threats and attacks in the ,united ,states4 7,d7 ,executing national public awareness and vigilance campaigns relating to terrorist explosive threats and attacks in the ,united ,states1 preventing explosive attacks1 and activities and measures underway to safeguard the ,united ,states4 7,e7 ,working with relevant stakeholder organizations4 7#i7 ,providing any other assistance the ,secretary determines necessary4 #bbdb4 ,countering explosive devices technical assistance 7a7 ,establishment ,upon request1 the ,secretary shall1 to the extent practicable1 provide to the public and private sector technical assistance services to support the security and preparedness of such sectors1 as appropriate1 to counter terrorist explosive threats and attacks that pose a risk in certain jurisdictions1 including vulnerable and disadvantaged communities1 to critical infrastructure facilities1 or to special events1 as appropriate4 7b7 ,elements ,technical assistance services provided pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 support the planning and implementation of effective measures to deter1 detect1 prevent1 protect against1 mitigate1 and respond to terrorist explosive threats and attacks in the ,united ,states1 including effective strategic risk management and emergency operations plans2 7#b7 support the security of explosive precursor chemicals and other bomb-making materials outside of regulatory control2 7#c7 support efforts to prepare for and respond to bomb threats or other acts involving the malicious conveyance of false information concerning terrorist explosive threats and attacks in the ,united ,states2 7#d7 make available resources to enhance deterrence1 prevention1 detection1 protection1 mitigation1 and response capabilities for terrorist explosive threats and attacks in the ,united ,states1 including coordination and communication1 to better integrate ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 and territorial and private sector capabilities and assets1 as appropriate1 with ,federal operations2 7#e7 make available augmenting resources1 as appropriate1 to enable ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 and territorial governments to sustain and refresh their capabilities2 7#f7 track performance in meeting the goals and associated plans of the provision of such technical assistance2 and 7#g7 include any other assistance the ,secretary determines necessary4 #bbdc4 ,relationship to other ,department components and ,federal agencies 7a7 ,in general ,the authority of the ,secretary under this subtitle shall not affect or diminish the authority or the responsibility of any officer of any other ,federal agency with respect to the command1 control1 or direction of the functions1 personnel1 funds1 assets1 or liabilities of any other such ,federal agency4 7b7 ,department components ,nothing in this subtitle or any other provision of law may be construed to affect or reduce the responsibilities of-- 7#a7 the ,countering ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,office or the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,office1 including with respect to any asset1 function1 or mission of the ,office or the ,assistant ,secretary1 as the case may be2 7#b7 the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency or the ,administrator of the ,agency1 including the diversion of any asset1 function1 or mission of the ,agency or the ,administrator as the case may be2 or 7#c7 the ,transportation ,security ,administration or the ,administrator of the ,administration1 including the diversion of any asset1 function1 or mission of the ,administration or the ,administrator1 as the case may be4 4 7b7 ,strategy and reports 7#a7 ,strategy ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the head of the ,office for ,bombing ,prevention of the ,department of ,homeland ,security 7established pursuant to section #bbda of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as added by subsection 7a771 in consultation with the heads of other components of the ,department and the heads of other ,federal agencies1 as appropriate1 shall develop a strategy to align the ,office's activities with the threat environment and stakeholder needs1 and make the public and private sector aware of the ,office's capabilities4 ,such strategy shall include the following elements3 7,a7 ,information on terrorist explosive threats1 tactics1 and attacks in the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,information1 by region of the ,united ,states1 regarding public and private sector entities likely to be targeted by terrorist explosive threats and attacks in the ,united ,states1 including historically black colleges and universities and minority serving institutions1 places of worship1 health care facilities1 transportation systems1 commercial facilities1 and government facilities4 7,c7 ,guidance on how outreach to owners and operators of critical infrastructure 7as such term is defined in section #ajaf7;e7 of ,public ,law #ajg-ef 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaie;c7e777 in a region should be prioritized4 7,d7 ,a catalogue of the services and training currently offered by the ,office1 and a description of how such services and trainings assist the public and private sector to deter1 detect1 prevent1 protect against1 mitigate1 and respond to terrorist explosive threats and attacks in the ,united ,states4 7,e7 ,long-term objectives of the ,office1 including future service and training offerings4 7,f7 ,metrics for measuring the effectiveness of services and trainings offered by the ,office4 7,g7 ,an assessment of resource requirements necessary to implement such strategy4 7,h7 ,a description of how the ,office partners with other components of the ,department and other ,federal agencies to carry out its mission4 7#b7 ,reports ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate a report describing the activities of the ,office for ,bombing ,prevention of the ,department of ,homeland ,security 7established pursuant to section #bbda of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as added by subsection 7a774 ,each such report shall include information on the following3 7,a7 ,changes to terrorist explosive threats1 tactics1 and attacks in the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,changes to the types of public and private sector entities likely to be targeted by terrorist explosive threats and attacks in the ,united ,states4 7,c7 ,the number of trainings1 assessments1 and other engagements carried out by the ,office within each region of the ,united ,states1 including a description of the critical infrastructure sector or stakeholder served4 7,d7 ,the number of trainings1 assessments1 or other engagements the ,office was asked to conduct but did not1 and an explanation relating thereto4 7,e7 ,the effectiveness of the trainings1 assessments1 or other engagements provided by the ,office based on the metrics described in paragraph 7#a77;,f74 7,f7 ,any changes or anticipated changes in the trainings1 assessments1 and other engagements1 or any other services1 offered by the ,office1 and an explanation relating thereto4 7c7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bbch the following new items3 ,subtitle ,d--,bombing ,prevention ,sec4 #bbda4 ,office for ,bombing ,prevention4 ,sec4 #bbdb4 ,countering explosive devices technical assistance4 ,sec4 #bbdc4 ,relationship to other ,department components and ,federal agencies4 4 #c4 ,explosives technology development 7a7 ,in general ,title ,,iii of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aha et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #cbc4 ,explosives research and development 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology1 and in coordination with the head of the ,office for ,bombing ,prevention and the ,assistant ,secretary for the ,countering ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,office1 and in consultation with the ,attorney ,general1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 and the head of any other relevant ,federal department or agency1 including ,sector ,risk ,management ,agencies1 shall ensure coordination and information sharing regarding nonmilitary research1 development1 testing1 and evaluation activities of the ,federal ,government relating to the deterrence1 detection1 prevention1 protection against1 mitigation of1 and response to terrorist explosive threats and attacks in the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,leveraging military research ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology1 and in coordination with the head of the ,office for ,bombing ,prevention and the ,assistant ,secretary for the ,countering of ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,office1 shall consult with the ,secretary of ,defense and the head of any other relevant ,federal department or agency1 including ,sector ,risk ,management ,agencies1 to ensure that1 to the maximum extent possible1 military policies and procedures1 and research1 development1 testing1 and evaluation activities relating to the deterrence1 detection1 prevention1 protection against1 mitigation of1 and response to terrorist explosive threats and attacks in the ,united ,states are adapted to nonmilitary uses4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #cbb the following new item3 ,sec4 #cbc4 ,explosives research and development4 4 ,may #ac1 #bjbb,reported with an amendment1 committed to the ,committee of the ,whole ,house on the ,state of the ,union1 and ordered to be printed