A bill to establish a National Commission on Terrorism
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Sep 22, 1998)
Establishes the National Commission on Terrorism to review and report to the President and the Congress on counter-terrorism policies regarding the prevention and punishment of international acts of terrorism directed at the United States.
Directs the Commission to: (1) review the laws, regulations, policies, directives, and practices relating to counterterrorism (laws) in the prevention and punishment of international terrorism directed towards the United States; (2) assess the extent to which such laws have been effective in preventing or punishing such terrorism; and (3) recommend changes to counterterrorism policy.
Authorizes appropriations.
What just happenedSep 22, 1998
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- Sep 22, 1998IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Sep 22, 1998IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10722-10723)
- Sep 22, 1998IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate