Number: RL34061
Title: Intelligence and Information-Sharing Elements of S. 4 and H.R. 1
Authors: Todd Masse, Domestic Social Policy Division 
Abstract: Title I of S. 4 and Title VII of H.R. 1 include corresponding measures related to enhancing information and intelligence sharing, both horizontally within the federal government and vertically between the federal government and state and local law enforcement and homeland security authorities. The companion bills have two common subtitles (one each for the Homeland Security Information Sharing Enhancement and Homeland Security Information Sharing Partnerships) and a number of unique subtitles. Each of the common subtitles does not necessarily contain identical language. Three subtitles unique to H.R. 1 are (1) the Fusion and Law Enforcement Education and Teaming (FLEET) Grant Program, (2) the Border Intelligence Fusion Center Program, and (3) the Homeland Security Intelligence Offices Reorganization. One subtitle, the Interagency Threat Assessment Coordination Group (ITACG), is unique to S. 4.
Pages: 12
Date: June 26, 2007