[House Report 115-120]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
115th Congress } { Report
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
1st Session } { 115-120
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IMPROVING FUSION CENTERS' ACCESS TO INFORMATION ACT
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May 16, 2017.--Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the
State of the Union and ordered to be printed
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Mr. McCaul, from the Committee on Homeland Security, submitted the
following
R E P O R T
[To accompany H.R. 2169]
[Including cost estimate of the Congressional Budget Office]
The Committee on Homeland Security, to whom was referred
the bill (H.R. 2169) to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002
to enhance information sharing in the Department of Homeland
Security State, Local, and Regional Fusion Center Initiative,
and for other purposes, having considered the same, reports
favorably thereon with an amendment and recommends that the
bill as amended do pass.
CONTENTS
Page
Purpose and Summary.............................................. 2
Background and Need for Legislation.............................. 2
Hearings......................................................... 3
Committee Consideration.......................................... 3
Committee Votes.................................................. 3
Committee Oversight Findings..................................... 4
New Budget Authority, Entitlement Authority, and Tax Expenditures 4
Congressional Budget Office Estimate............................. 4
Statement of General Performance Goals and Objectives............ 5
Duplicative Federal Programs..................................... 5
Congressional Earmarks, Limited Tax Benefits, and Limited Tariff
Benefits....................................................... 5
Federal Mandates Statement....................................... 5
Preemption Clarification......................................... 5
Disclosure of Directed Rule Makings.............................. 5
Advisory Committee Statement..................................... 5
Applicability to Legislative Branch.............................. 5
Section-by-Section Analysis of the Legislation................... 6
Changes in Existing Law Made by the Bill, as Reported............ 6
The amendment is as follows:
Strike all after the enacting clause and insert the
following:
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Fusion Centers' Access to
Information Act''.
SEC. 2. ENHANCED INFORMATION SHARING IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY STATE, LOCAL, AND REGIONAL FUSION CENTER
INITIATIVE.
Subsection (b) of section 210A of the Homeland Security Act of 2002
(6 U.S.C. 124h) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (2), by inserting before the semicolon at
the end the following: ``and conduct outreach to such fusion
centers to identify any gaps in information sharing and consult
with other Federal agencies to develop methods to address such
gaps, as appropriate'';
(2) by redesignating paragraphs (3) through (12) as
paragraphs (4) through (13), respectively; and
(3) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new
paragraph:
``(3) identify Federal databases and datasets, including
databases and datasets used, operated, or managed by Department
components, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the
Department of the Treasury, that are appropriate, in accordance
with Federal laws and policies, to address any gaps identified
pursuant to paragraph (2), for inclusion in the information
sharing environment and coordinate with the appropriate Federal
agency to deploy or access such databases and datasets;''.
Purpose and Summary
This bill amends Section 210A of the Homeland Security Act
of 2002 (Pub. L. 107-296) which pertains to the Department of
Homeland Security State, Local and Regional Fusion Center
Initiative. The bill requires the Secretary to conduct outreach
to fusion centers to proactively identify gaps in information
sharing and coordinate with the appropriate Federal agency to
deploy or provide access to these systems or information
sources as appropriate.
Background and Need for Legislation
In the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist
attacks, a number of information sharing failures through U.S.
Government agencies were identified. In response, States and
localities began to stand up fusion centers to coordinate
Federal, State and local information sharing. Since then,
fusion centers have become a significant conduit for sharing
terrorism, homeland security, and criminal information with
State, local, tribal, and territorial partners. The National
Network of Fusion Centers, made up of 78 recognized fusion
centers, has continued to mature into a national asset, but has
struggled to gain access to information that will further
enhance fusion centers' abilities to detect and prevent
terrorist attacks.
In 2007, Congress included language in the Implementing
Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act (Pub. L. 110-53) to
require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) establish the
Department of Homeland Security State, Local, and Regional
Fusion Center Initiative to increase DHS support for fusion
centers. Current law requires the Secretary of Homeland
Security to ``provide operational and intelligence advice,''
``support efforts to include State, local and regional fusion
centers into efforts to establish an information sharing
environment,'' and ``serve as a point of contact to ensure the
dissemination of information within the scope of the
information sharing environment.'', among other requirements.
Despite these existing requirements, the Committee has found
that the Department does not regularly assess if fusion centers
have access to necessary information or data bases held by
other Federal agencies.\1\
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\1\ This was confirmed most recently during a briefing with
representatives from the Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) and
Committee staff on April 7, 2017.
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During the 114th Congress, the Counterterrorism and
Intelligence Subcommittee held two hearings with State and
local law enforcement representatives to receive testimony
regarding gaps in Federal, State, and local information
sharing. At both hearings, Members heard that State and local
law enforcement officials and fusion centers did not have
access to certain information and information systems,
including those operated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation
and the Department of Treasury. Witnesses mentioned several
reasons, including personnel relationships and Federal
policies, that continue to prevent State and local law
enforcement and fusion centers from getting access to the
information and information systems needed to keep their
communities safe.
H.R. 2169, the Improving Fusion Centers' Access to
Information Act, addresses this concern by requiring the
Secretary to conduct outreach with the fusion centers to
identify information sharing gaps and work with the appropriate
Federal agencies to address these gaps. Additionally, the
Secretary is required to identify Federal data bases and
information systems that should be included in the information
sharing environment and coordinate with the appropriate Federal
agency to deploy such systems. In short, the bill requires the
Department of Homeland Security to be an information sharing
advocate on behalf of fusion centers.
Hearings
No hearings were held on H.R. 2169 in the 115th Congress.
Committee Consideration
The Committee met on May 3, 2017, to consider H.R. 2169,
and ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a
favorable recommendation, as amended, by voice vote. The
Committee took the following actions:
The Committee agreed to H.R. 2169, as amended, by voice
vote.
The following amendment was offered:
An amendment offered by Mr. Katko (#1); was AGREED TO by voice
vote.
An amendment offered by Mr. Katko (#1); Page 2, beginning line 18,
strike ``information systems'' and insert ``datasets''.
Page 2, line 19, strike ``including systems'' and insert
``including databases and datasets''.
Page 2, line 22, insert ``, in accordance with Federal laws and
policies, to address any gaps identified pursuant to paragraph (2),''
after ``appropriate''.
Page 2, line 25, strike ``systems'' and insert ``databases and
datasets''.
Committee Votes
Clause 3(b) of Rule XIII of the Rules of the House of
Representatives requires the Committee to list the recorded
votes on the motion to report legislation and amendments
thereto.
No recorded votes were requested during consideration of
H.R. 2169.
Committee Oversight Findings
Pursuant to clause 3(c)(1) of Rule XIII of the Rules of the
House of Representatives, the Committee has held oversight
hearings and made findings that are reflected in this report.
New Budget Authority, Entitlement Authority, and Tax Expenditures
In compliance with clause 3(c)(2) of Rule XIII of the Rules
of the House of Representatives, the Committee finds that H.R.
2169, the Improving Fusion Centers' Access to Information Act,
would result in no new or increased budget authority,
entitlement authority, or tax expenditures or revenues.
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
The Committee adopts as its own the cost estimate prepared
by the Director of the Congressional Budget Office pursuant to
section 402 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974.
U.S. Congress,
Congressional Budget Office,
Washington, DC, May 12, 2017.
Hon. Michael McCaul,
Chairman, Committee on Homeland Security,
House of Representatives; Washington, DC.
Dear Mr. Chairman: The Congressional Budget Office has
prepared the enclosed cost estimate for H.R. 2169, the
Improving Fusion Centers' Access to Information Act.
If you wish further details on this estimate, we will be
pleased to provide them. The CBO staff contact is Mark
Grabowicz.
Sincerely,
Keith Hall.
Enclosure.
H.R. 2169--Improving Fusion Centers' Access to Information Act
H.R. 2169 would modify current laws relating to fusion
centers, which are supported by the Department of Homeland
Security (DHS); those centers facilitate information sharing
among federal, state, and local authorities. The bill's
provisions would aim to improve and expand communication.
Because the department is currently carrying out activities
similar to those required by the bill, CBO estimates that
implementing H.R. 2169 would not have a significant effect on
spending by DHS.
Enacting the legislation would not affect direct spending
or revenues; therefore, pay-as-you-go procedures do not apply.
CBO estimates that enacting H.R. 2169 would not increase net
direct spending or on-budget deficits in any of the four
consecutive 10-year periods beginning in 2028.
H.R. 2169 contains no intergovernmental or private-sector
mandates as defined in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act and
would not affect the budgets of state, local, or tribal
governments.
The CBO staff contact for this estimate is Mark Grabowicz.
The estimate was approved by H. Samuel Papenfuss, Deputy
Assistant Director for Budget Analysis.
Statement of General Performance Goals and Objectives
Pursuant to clause 3(c)(4) of Rule XIII of the Rules of the
House of Representatives, H.R. 2169 contains the following
general performance goals and objectives, including outcome
related goals and objectives authorized.
The goal of this legislation is to strengthen information
sharing with the State, Local, and Regional Fusion Centers by
requiring the Secretary to identify gaps in information sharing
and address such gaps and identify additional information that
may be appropriately shared with such fusion centers.
Duplicative Federal Programs
Pursuant to clause 3(c) of Rule XIII, the Committee finds
that H.R. 2169 does not contain any provision that establishes
or reauthorizes a program known to be duplicative of another
Federal program.
Congressional Earmarks, Limited Tax Benefits, and Limited Tariff
Benefits
In compliance with Rule XXI of the Rules of the House of
Representatives, this bill, as reported, contains no
congressional earmarks, limited tax benefits, or limited tariff
benefits as defined in clause 9(e), 9(f), or 9(g) of the Rule
XXI.
Federal Mandates Statement
The Committee adopts as its own the estimate of Federal
mandates prepared by the Director of the Congressional Budget
Office pursuant to section 423 of the Unfunded Mandates Reform
Act.
Preemption Clarification
In compliance with section 423 of the Congressional Budget
Act of 1974, requiring the report of any Committee on a bill or
joint resolution to include a statement on the extent to which
the bill or joint resolution is intended to preempt State,
local, or Tribal law, the Committee finds that H.R. 2169 does
not preempt any State, local, or Tribal law.
Disclosure of Directed Rule Makings
The Committee estimates that H.R. 2169 would require no
directed rule makings.
Advisory Committee Statement
No advisory committees within the meaning of section 5(b)
of the Federal Advisory Committee Act were created by this
legislation.
Applicability to Legislative Branch
The Committee finds that the legislation does not relate to
the terms and conditions of employment or access to public
services or accommodations within the meaning of section
102(b)(3) of the Congressional Accountability Act.
Section-by-Section Analysis of the Legislation
Section 1. Short Title.
This section provides that this bill may be cited as the
``Improving Fusion Centers' Access to Information Act''.
Sec. 2. Enhanced Information Sharing in the Department of Homeland
Security State, Local, and Regional Fusion Center Initiative.
This section amends 210A(b) of the Homeland Security Act of
2002 (Pub. L. 107-296) to require the Secretary to conduct
outreach to fusion centers to identify gaps in information
sharing and consult with other federal agencies to develop
methods to address these gaps. Additionally, this section
requires the Secretary to identify Federal databases and data
sets, including those operated by the Federal Bureau of
Investigation and the Department of Treasury, that are
appropriate for inclusion in the information sharing
environment and requires the Secretary to coordinate with the
appropriate Federal agency to provide access to these databases
and data sets.
Changes in Existing Law Made by the Bill, as Reported
In compliance with clause 3(e) of rule XIII of the Rules of
the House of Representatives, changes in existing law made by
the bill, as reported, are shown as follows (existing law
proposed to be omitted is enclosed in black brackets, new
matter is printed in italic, and existing law in which no
change is proposed is shown in roman):
HOMELAND SECURITY ACT OF 2002
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TITLE II--INFORMATION ANALYSIS AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION
Subtitle A--Information and Analysis and Infrastructure Protection;
Access to Information
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SEC. 210A. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY STATE, LOCAL, AND REGIONAL
FUSION CENTER INITIATIVE.
(a) Establishment.--The Secretary, in consultation with the
program manager of the information sharing environment
established under section 1016 of the Intelligence Reform and
Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (6 U.S.C. 485), the Attorney
General, the Privacy Officer of the Department, the Officer for
Civil Rights and Civil Liberties of the Department, and the
Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board established under
section 1061 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism
Prevention Act of 2004 (5 U.S.C. 601 note), shall establish a
Department of Homeland Security State, Local, and Regional
Fusion Center Initiative to establish partnerships with State,
local, and regional fusion centers.
(b) Department Support and Coordination.--Through the
Department of Homeland Security State, Local, and Regional
Fusion Center Initiative, and in coordination with the
principal officials of participating State, local, or regional
fusion centers and the officers designated as the Homeland
Security Advisors of the States, the Secretary shall--
(1) provide operational and intelligence advice and
assistance to State, local, and regional fusion
centers;
(2) support efforts to include State, local, and
regional fusion centers into efforts to establish an
information sharing environment and conduct outreach to
such fusion centers to identify any gaps in information
sharing and consult with other Federal agencies to
develop methods to address such gaps, as appropriate;
(3) identify Federal databases and datasets,
including databases and datasets used, operated, or
managed by Department components, the Federal Bureau of
Investigation, and the Department of the Treasury, that
are appropriate, in accordance with Federal laws and
policies, to address any gaps identified pursuant to
paragraph (2), for inclusion in the information sharing
environment and coordinate with the appropriate Federal
agency to deploy or access such databases and datasets;
[(3)] (4) conduct tabletop and live training
exercises to regularly assess the capability of
individual and regional networks of State, local, and
regional fusion centers to integrate the efforts of
such networks with the efforts of the Department;
[(4)] (5) coordinate with other relevant Federal
entities engaged in homeland security-related
activities;
[(5)] (6) provide analytic and reporting advice and
assistance to State, local, and regional fusion
centers;
[(6)] (7) review information within the scope of the
information sharing environment, including homeland
security information, terrorism information, and
weapons of mass destruction information, that is
gathered by State, local, and regional fusion centers,
and to incorporate such information, as appropriate,
into the Department's own such information;
[(7)] (8) provide management assistance to State,
local, and regional fusion centers;
[(8)] (9) serve as a point of contact to ensure the
dissemination of information within the scope of the
information sharing environment, including homeland
security information, terrorism information, and
weapons of mass destruction information;
[(9)] (10) facilitate close communication and
coordination between State, local, and regional fusion
centers and the Department;
[(10)] (11) provide State, local, and regional fusion
centers with expertise on Department resources and
operations;
[(11)] (12) provide training to State, local, and
regional fusion centers and encourage such fusion
centers to participate in terrorism threat-related
exercises conducted by the Department; and
[(12)] (13) carry out such other duties as the
Secretary determines are appropriate.
(c) Personnel Assignment.--
(1) In general.--The Under Secretary for Intelligence
and Analysis shall, to the maximum extent practicable,
assign officers and intelligence analysts from
components of the Department to participating State,
local, and regional fusion centers.
(2) Personnel sources.--Officers and intelligence
analysts assigned to participating fusion centers under
this subsection may be assigned from the following
Department components, in coordination with the
respective component head and in consultation with the
principal officials of participating fusion centers:
(A) Office of Intelligence and Analysis.
(B) Office of Infrastructure Protection.
(C) Transportation Security Administration.
(D) United States Customs and Border
Protection.
(E) United States Immigration and Customs
Enforcement.
(F) United States Coast Guard.
(G) Other components of the Department, as
determined by the Secretary.
(3) Qualifying criteria.--
(A) In general.--The Secretary shall develop
qualifying criteria for a fusion center to
participate in the assigning of Department
officers or intelligence analysts under this
section.
(B) Criteria.--Any criteria developed under
subparagraph (A) may include--
(i) whether the fusion center,
through its mission and governance
structure, focuses on a broad
counterterrorism approach, and whether
that broad approach is pervasive
through all levels of the organization;
(ii) whether the fusion center has
sufficient numbers of adequately
trained personnel to support a broad
counterterrorism mission;
(iii) whether the fusion center has--
(I) access to relevant law
enforcement, emergency
response, private sector, open
source, and national security
data; and
(II) the ability to share and
analytically utilize that data
for lawful purposes;
(iv) whether the fusion center is
adequately funded by the State, local,
or regional government to support its
counterterrorism mission; and
(v) the relevancy of the mission of
the fusion center to the particular
source component of Department officers
or intelligence analysts.
(4) Prerequisite.--
(A) Intelligence analysis, privacy, and civil
liberties training.--Before being assigned to a
fusion center under this section, an officer or
intelligence analyst shall undergo--
(i) appropriate intelligence analysis
or information sharing training using
an intelligence-led policing curriculum
that is consistent with--
(I) standard training and
education programs offered to
Department law enforcement and
intelligence personnel; and
(II) the Criminal
Intelligence Systems Operating
Policies under part 23 of title
28, Code of Federal Regulations
(or any corresponding similar
rule or regulation);
(ii) appropriate privacy and civil
liberties training that is developed,
supported, or sponsored by the Privacy
Officer appointed under section 222 and
the Officer for Civil Rights and Civil
Liberties of the Department, in
consultation with the Privacy and Civil
Liberties Oversight Board established
under section 1061 of the Intelligence
Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of
2004 (5 U.S.C. 601 note); and
(iii) such other training prescribed
by the Under Secretary for Intelligence
and Analysis.
(B) Prior work experience in area.--In
determining the eligibility of an officer or
intelligence analyst to be assigned to a fusion
center under this section, the Under Secretary
for Intelligence and Analysis shall consider
the familiarity of the officer or intelligence
analyst with the State, locality, or region, as
determined by such factors as whether the
officer or intelligence analyst--
(i) has been previously assigned in
the geographic area; or
(ii) has previously worked with
intelligence officials or law
enforcement or other emergency response
providers from that State, locality, or
region.
(5) Expedited security clearance processing.--The
Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis--
(A) shall ensure that each officer or
intelligence analyst assigned to a fusion
center under this section has the appropriate
security clearance to contribute effectively to
the mission of the fusion center; and
(B) may request that security clearance
processing be expedited for each such officer
or intelligence analyst and may use available
funds for such purpose.
(6) Further qualifications.--Each officer or
intelligence analyst assigned to a fusion center under
this section shall satisfy any other qualifications the
Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis may
prescribe.
(d) Responsibilities.--An officer or intelligence analyst
assigned to a fusion center under this section shall--
(1) assist law enforcement agencies and other
emergency response providers of State, local, and
tribal governments and fusion center personnel in using
information within the scope of the information sharing
environment, including homeland security information,
terrorism information, and weapons of mass destruction
information, to develop a comprehensive and accurate
threat picture;
(2) review homeland security-relevant information
from law enforcement agencies and other emergency
response providers of State, local, and tribal
government;
(3) create intelligence and other information
products derived from such information and other
homeland security-relevant information provided by the
Department; and
(4) assist in the dissemination of such products, as
coordinated by the Under Secretary for Intelligence and
Analysis, to law enforcement agencies and other
emergency response providers of State, local, and
tribal government, other fusion centers, and
appropriate Federal agencies.
(e) Border Intelligence Priority.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary shall make it a
priority to assign officers and intelligence analysts
under this section from United States Customs and
Border Protection, United States Immigration and
Customs Enforcement, and the Coast Guard to
participating State, local, and regional fusion centers
located in jurisdictions along land or maritime borders
of the United States in order to enhance the integrity
of and security at such borders by helping Federal,
State, local, and tribal law enforcement authorities to
identify, investigate, and otherwise interdict persons,
weapons, and related contraband that pose a threat to
homeland security.
(2) Border intelligence products.--When performing
the responsibilities described in subsection (d),
officers and intelligence analysts assigned to
participating State, local, and regional fusion centers
under this section shall have, as a primary
responsibility, the creation of border intelligence
products that--
(A) assist State, local, and tribal law
enforcement agencies in deploying their
resources most efficiently to help detect and
interdict terrorists, weapons of mass
destruction, and related contraband at land or
maritime borders of the United States;
(B) promote more consistent and timely
sharing of border security-relevant information
among jurisdictions along land or maritime
borders of the United States; and
(C) enhance the Department's situational
awareness of the threat of acts of terrorism at
or involving the land or maritime borders of
the United States.
(f) Database Access.--In order to fulfill the objectives
described under subsection (d), each officer or intelligence
analyst assigned to a fusion center under this section shall
have appropriate access to all relevant Federal databases and
information systems, consistent with any policies, guidelines,
procedures, instructions, or standards established by the
President or, as appropriate, the program manager of the
information sharing environment for the implementation and
management of that environment.
(g) Consumer Feedback.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary shall create a
voluntary mechanism for any State, local, or tribal law
enforcement officer or other emergency response
provider who is a consumer of the intelligence or other
information products referred to in subsection (d) to
provide feedback to the Department on the quality and
utility of such intelligence products.
(2) Report.--Not later than one year after the date
of the enactment of the Implementing Recommendations of
the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007, and annually
thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee
on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the
Senate and the Committee on Homeland Security of the
House of Representatives a report that includes a
description of the consumer feedback obtained under
paragraph (1) and, if applicable, how the Department
has adjusted its production of intelligence products in
response to that consumer feedback.
(h) Rule of Construction.--
(1) In general.--The authorities granted under this
section shall supplement the authorities granted under
section 201(d) and nothing in this section shall be
construed to abrogate the authorities granted under
section 201(d).
(2) Participation.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed to require a State, local, or regional
government or entity to accept the assignment of
officers or intelligence analysts of the Department
into the fusion center of that State, locality, or
region.
(i) Guidelines.--The Secretary, in consultation with the
Attorney General, shall establish guidelines for fusion centers
created and operated by State and local governments, to include
standards that any such fusion center shall--
(1) collaboratively develop a mission statement,
identify expectations and goals, measure performance,
and determine effectiveness for that fusion center;
(2) create a representative governance structure that
includes law enforcement officers and other emergency
response providers and, as appropriate, the private
sector;
(3) create a collaborative environment for the
sharing of intelligence and information among Federal,
State, local, and tribal government agencies (including
law enforcement officers and other emergency response
providers), the private sector, and the public,
consistent with any policies, guidelines, procedures,
instructions, or standards established by the President
or, as appropriate, the program manager of the
information sharing environment;
(4) leverage the databases, systems, and networks
available from public and private sector entities, in
accordance with all applicable laws, to maximize
information sharing;
(5) develop, publish, and adhere to a privacy and
civil liberties policy consistent with Federal, State,
and local law;
(6) provide, in coordination with the Privacy Officer
of the Department and the Officer for Civil Rights and
Civil Liberties of the Department, appropriate privacy
and civil liberties training for all State, local,
tribal, and private sector representatives at the
fusion center;
(7) ensure appropriate security measures are in place
for the facility, data, and personnel;
(8) select and train personnel based on the needs,
mission, goals, and functions of that fusion center;
(9) offer a variety of intelligence and information
services and products to recipients of fusion center
intelligence and information; and
(10) incorporate law enforcement officers, other
emergency response providers, and, as appropriate, the
private sector, into all relevant phases of the
intelligence and fusion process, consistent with the
mission statement developed under paragraph (1), either
through full time representatives or liaison
relationships with the fusion center to enable the
receipt and sharing of information and intelligence.
(j) Definitions.--In this section--
(1) the term ``fusion center'' means a collaborative
effort of 2 or more Federal, State, local, or tribal
government agencies that combines resources, expertise,
or information with the goal of maximizing the ability
of such agencies to detect, prevent, investigate,
apprehend, and respond to criminal or terrorist
activity;
(2) the term ``information sharing environment''
means the information sharing environment established
under section 1016 of the Intelligence Reform and
Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (6 U.S.C. 485);
(3) the term ``intelligence analyst'' means an
individual who regularly advises, administers,
supervises, or performs work in the collection,
gathering, analysis, evaluation, reporting, production,
or dissemination of information on political, economic,
social, cultural, physical, geographical, scientific,
or military conditions, trends, or forces in foreign or
domestic areas that directly or indirectly affect
national security;
(4) the term ``intelligence-led policing'' means the
collection and analysis of information to produce an
intelligence end product designed to inform law
enforcement decision making at the tactical and
strategic levels; and
(5) the term ``terrorism information'' has the
meaning given that term in section 1016 of the
Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of
2004 (6 U.S.C. 485).
(k) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to
be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2008
through 2012, to carry out this section, except for subsection
(i), including for hiring officers and intelligence analysts to
replace officers and intelligence analysts who are assigned to
fusion centers under this section.
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