Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SB848

Introduced
3/5/25  

Caption

REPORT Act Reporting Efficiently to Proper Officials in Response to Terrorism Act of 2025

Impact

The enactment of SB848 is expected to significantly enhance the transparency and accountability of federal responses to terrorism. By establishing a statutory requirement for timely reporting to Congress, the bill aims to ensure that lawmakers are adequately informed of incidents and can respond with necessary legislative or funding measures. Furthermore, it emphasizes the need for ongoing evaluation and updates to security protocols based on insights gained from past incidents, which could lead to better preparedness and prevention strategies.

Summary

Bill SB848, also known as the Reporting Efficiently to Proper Officials in Response to Terrorism Act of 2025 or the REPORT Act, mandates specific reporting procedures for federal agencies in the event of a terrorism incident in the United States. Under this bill, key agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI, are required to submit an unclassified report to Congress within one year after the conclusion of an investigation into an act of terrorism. This report must not only detail the act itself but also provide insights into gaps in homeland security and recommendations for improving protective measures.

Contention

There may be points of contention regarding the balance between transparency and national security. While proponents argue that public access to these reports is essential for informed legislative action and public awareness, there are concerns about the potential risks of disclosing sensitive information. The bill includes provisions that allow for the withholding of certain information if it could compromise ongoing investigations, which could lead to debates about the sufficiency of protections for sensitive data against public release.

Congress_id

119-S-848

Introduced_date

2025-03-05

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US SB945

REPORT Act Reporting Efficiently to Proper Officials in Response to Terrorism Act of 2023

US HB1693

REPORT Act of 2023 Reporting Efficiently to Proper Officials in Response to Terrorism Act of 2023

US SB1591

Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act of 2023

US HB9731

Special Interest Alien Reporting Act of 2024

US SB3908

Stop Funding Global Terrorists Act of 2024

US SB3874

Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2024

US HB6120

NO OIL for Terrorists Act Negating Opportunities for Oil Income Leveraged for Terrorists Act

US SB3235

End Iranian Terrorism Act of 2023

US SB5137

Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2024

US HB8419

American Victims of Terrorism Compensation Act

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