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S.2418: Countering Online Recruitment of Violent Extremists Act of 2016
About This Bill
- Introduced Dec. 17, 2015
- Latest Major Action Oct. 27, 2016
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3 (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Countering Online Recruitment of Violent Extremists Act of 2016 This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require that the criteria for the designation of colleges or universities as a center for homeland security include demonstrated expertise in countering violent extremism (CVE). "CVE" is defined as proactive and relevant actions to deter efforts by extremists to radicalize, recruit, and mobilize followers to violence by...
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| Date | Description |
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| Oct. 27, 2016 |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 655.
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| Oct. 27, 2016 |
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson under authority of the order of the Senate of 09/29/2016 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 114-365.
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| Feb. 10, 2016 |
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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| Dec. 17, 2015 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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| Dec. 17, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by Cory Booker (D-N.J.) |