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house Bill H.R. 1616

Does the Secret Service Need a Division that Distributes Cyber Crime Info to States and Cities?

Argument in favor

Law enforcement, prosecutors, and judges need current information about cyber crime. DHS and the Secret Service should provide them with whatever insights they can.

Grover's Opinion

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05/14/2017

All information should be shared between all branches involved

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Sandra's Opinion

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05/14/2017

I think any extra help in fighting cyber crimes is necessary in this day and time before the hackers start shutting down our power grids, banks and nuclear power plants not to mention everything else in our nation that is computer reliant. Not to mention it will create jobs.

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Jacob's Opinion

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05/14/2017

Sure - all the money, time, and energy they're spending protecting Melania and Barron can go toward this instead.

Like (28)

Argument opposed

There’s no need for law enforcement, prosecutors and judges to have one entity they can rely on for information about cyber crime, as other resources are available.

Brian's Opinion

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05/14/2017

Couldn't this go into the FBI and not homeland security?

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operaman's Opinion

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05/14/2017

OMG, another Division. What about the FBI? The growth of Government is always trying to expand their budget and influence. However, there is a need for Cyber-crime protection that is pro-active and not post-active.

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John.Nutt's Opinion

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05/14/2017

Do we really need another group that soaks up more of our money that does something that the FBI is perfectly capable of doing?

Like (74)

bill Progress

EnactedNovember 2nd, 2017
The President signed this bill into law
The senate Passed October 2nd, 2017
Passed by Voice Vote
The house Passed May 16th, 2017
Roll Call Vote 408 Yea / 3 Nay
IntroducedMarch 17th, 2017

Bill Activity

03/17/2017
action
Introduced in House
03/17/2017
referral
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
03/17/2017
referral
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
03/29/2017
referral
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Protective Security.
03/31/2017
referral
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
05/16/2017
action
Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
05/16/2017
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
05/16/2017
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1616.
05/16/2017
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
05/16/2017
action
Considered as unfinished business.
05/16/2017
vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 3 (Roll no. 258).
05/16/2017
action
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
05/17/2017
referral
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
10/02/2017
action
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
10/02/2017
action
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
10/02/2017
vote
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
10/03/2017
action
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
10/12/2017
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Mr. Ratcliffe asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and agree to the Senate amendment.
10/12/2017
vote
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
10/12/2017
action
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10/24/2017
topresident
Presented to President.
11/02/2017
signed
Signed by President.
11/02/2017
enacted
Became Public Law No: 115-76.

bill Progress

EnactedNovember 2nd, 2017
The President signed this bill into law
The senate Passed October 2nd, 2017
Passed by Voice Vote
The house Passed May 16th, 2017
Roll Call Vote 408 Yea / 3 Nay
IntroducedMarch 17th, 2017

Bill Data

Issues

Committees

Transportation and Maritime Security
Committee on Homeland Security
Committee on the Judiciary
Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security
Committee on the Judiciary

Sponsor

Rep John Ratcliffe

(R - TX)

18 Cosponsors

Introduced 03/17/2017

Full text of Bill

Grover's Opinion In Favor

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05/14/2017

All information should be shared between all branches involved

Like (55)

Brian's Opinion Against

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05/14/2017

Couldn't this go into the FBI and not homeland security?

Like (105)

operaman's Opinion Against

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05/14/2017

Like (87)

John.Nutt's Opinion Against

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05/14/2017

Do we really need another group that soaks up more of our money that does something that the FBI is perfectly capable of doing?

Like (74)

Judy's Opinion Against

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05/14/2017

A division, no. Cooperation between agencies and sharing of info, yes. We have all the players and on't need to spend money in creating another layer.

Like (50)

Loraki's Opinion Against

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05/14/2017

I VOTE NAY! Quit looking for excuses to make government BIGGER and MORE EXPENSIVE! Besides, cyber crime should be handled by the FBI. As for the individual states, they are perfectly able to seek advice and/or help from Big Brother, if they feel there's a need. On a side note, is DHS doing anything about hardening the nation's electrical grids against the very big threat of an HEMP or EMP attack?! Or is that issue a "buck" that is getting passed from department to department? THIS SHOULD BE A TOP PRIORITY ISSUE FOR HOMELAND SECURITY! Or else, why do they even exist?!

Like (33)

Sandra's Opinion In Favor

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05/14/2017

Like (33)

Jacob's Opinion In Favor

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05/14/2017

Sure - all the money, time, and energy they're spending protecting Melania and Barron can go toward this instead.

Like (28)

Lori's Opinion Against

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05/14/2017

It's becoming obvious that the campaign premise of "less government" was yet another lie. Just less in the sense of what most benefits you and your lobbyist.....

Like (26)

Talene's Opinion Against

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05/14/2017

I do not like the expansion of Homeland Security. Why not the FBI?

Like (23)

MJDalio's Opinion Against

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05/14/2017

The Department of Homeland Security should be eliminated. The Secret Service should be restricted to security of POTUS, other government officials, and the monetary system. All other domestic investigation and Security functions currently under the DHS should be handed off to the FBI. There are too many departments involved with investigation and security none of which talk to each other!

Like (21)

Jim's Opinion Against

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05/14/2017

Do not need it, we already have departments to do this.

Like (19)

Esther's Opinion Against

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05/14/2017

Why isn't this part of the regular operation of the DHS? Why add another costly department to the government? What's the point of the information gathering going on now if it's not to keep local police agencies informed?

Like (17)

StartingOut's Opinion Against

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05/15/2017

Funding a new division doesn't solve the problem, give the job to the people already capable of fulfilling the role.

Like (13)

Karan's Opinion In Favor

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05/14/2017

Dude after that big recent global cyberattack that affected 100,000 organizations in 150 countries, I think this will be extremely helpful. It's more layers of cyber security.

Like (11)

Kodiwodi's Opinion Against

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05/14/2017

Cooperation between agencies, yes. Expansion of Homeland Security for something that should be in the purview of the FBI? Hell no.

Like (8)

Josh's Opinion In Favor

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05/15/2017

As a former military intelligence op, I can say that sharing of information between agencies is very important and almost never happens. How many crimes could be stopped? Child pornography, planned child abductions, etc.

Like (7)