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S.3456: Empowering Partners to Counter Violent Extremism Act of 2016
About This Bill
- Introduced Sept. 28, 2016
- Latest Major Action Sept. 28, 2016
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Bill Summary
Empowering Partners to Counter Violent Extremism Act of 2016 This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) the Office for Partnerships Against Violent Extremism (OPAVE), to be headed by an Assistant Secretary. The Assistant Secretary shall be responsible for: leading DHS efforts to counter violent extremism; developing a digital engagement strategy that expands DHS outreach...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Sept. 28, 2016 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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| Sept. 28, 2016 |
Introduced in the Senate by Cory Booker (D-N.J.) |