Sec. 5. Strategy to counter violent extremism in the United States
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In this section— the term covered congressional committee means— the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate; the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives; and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives; and the term Secretary means the Secretary of Homeland Security. Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to each covered congressional committee a comprehensive Department of Homeland Security strategy to counter violent extremism in the United States. The strategy required under subsection
(b)shall, at a minimum, address each of the following: The digital engagement effort of the Department of Homeland Security, including a plan to leverage new and existing Internet, digital, and other technologies and social media platforms to counter violent extremism, as well as the best practices and lessons learned from other Federal, State, local, tribal, territorial, nongovernmental, and foreign partners engaged in similar counter-messaging activities. The countering violent extremism-related engagement and outreach activities of the Department of Homeland Security. The use of cooperative agreements with State, local, tribal, territorial, and other Federal departments and agencies responsible for activities relating to countering violent extremism. Ensuring all activities related to countering violent extremism adhere to applicable guidance of the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice regarding privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties, including safeguards against discrimination. The development of qualitative and quantitative outcome-based metrics to evaluate the programs and policies of the Department of Homeland Security to counter violent extremism. An analysis of the homeland security risk posed by violent extremism based on the threat environment and empirical data assessing— terrorist activities and incidents; and violent extremist communications, messaging, or recruitment. Information on the near-term, mid-term, and long-term risk-based goals of the Department of Homeland Security for countering violent extremism, reflecting the risk analysis conducted under paragraph (6). In drafting the strategy required under subsection (b), the Secretary shall consider including the following: Efforts of the Department of Homeland Security to undertake research to improve the understanding of the Department of Homeland Security of the risk of violent extremism and to identify ways to improve countering violent extremism activities and programs, including outreach, training, and information sharing programs. The opportunities and challenges associated with the establishment of the grant program under section 104(f) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, as added by section 4. The nondiscrimination policies of the Department of Homeland Security that relate to countering violent extremism. Efforts of the Department of Homeland Security to help promote community engagement and partnerships to counter violent extremism in furtherance of the strategy. Efforts of the Department of Homeland Security to help increase support for programs and initiatives to counter violent extremism of other Federal, State, local, tribal, territorial, nongovernmental, and foreign partners that are in furtherance of the strategy, and that adhere to all relevant constitutional, legal, and privacy protections. Efforts of the Department of Homeland Security to use cooperative agreements with State, local, tribal, territorial, and other Federal departments and agencies responsible for efforts relating to countering violent extremism, and information regarding the effectiveness of those efforts. Information on oversight mechanisms and protections to ensure that activities and programs carried out under the strategy adhere to all relevant constitutional, legal, and privacy protections. Efforts of the Department of Homeland Security to conduct oversight of all countering violent extremism training and training materials and other resources developed or funded by the Department. Efforts of the Department of Homeland Security to foster transparency by making, to the extent practicable, all regulations, guidance, documents, policies, and training materials publicly available. Not later than 90 days after the date on which the Secretary submits the strategy required under subsection (b), the Secretary shall submit to each covered congressional committee an implementation plan for each of the components and offices of the Department of Homeland Security with responsibilities under the strategy. The implementation plan required under paragraph
(1)shall include an integrated master schedule and cost estimate for activities and programs contained in the implementation plan, with specificity on how each activity and program aligns with near-term, mid-term, and long-term goals specified in the strategy required under subsection (b).