Bill · S. 848· Senate(119-S-848)
REPORT Act
- Introduced
- 3/5/2025
- Last activity
- 11/3/2025 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 255.
- Sponsored by
- Maggie Hassan
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- On Calendar
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "REPORT Act of 2025," requires specific federal officials to report on acts of terrorism occurring in the United States. When such an event happens, the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Attorney General, the Director of the FBI, and potentially the head of the National Counterterrorism Center must submit reports to specific congressional committees. These reports must include the facts of the act, security gaps, and recommendations for improvement. The unclassified portions of these reports must also be made available on a public website. Officials may withhold specific information if it could jeopardize an ongoing investigation or prosecution. This entire reporting requirement is set to expire five years after the act is passed.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill requires unclassified reports on terrorism to be published on a publicly accessible website.
Does this change how police departments operate?+2
The bill requires officials to provide recommendations for changes in law enforcement practices to prevent future terrorism.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+1
Increased transparency regarding terrorism can assist urban areas in understanding and addressing security vulnerabilities.
The opposite
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?-1
The requirement for reporting may involve sensitive information that could impact privacy considerations during investigations.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency: The bill requires that unclassified reports regarding acts of terrorism be made available on a publicly accessible website (Section 2(b)(1)(B)). This allows the public to stay informed about terrorism incidents and the government's findings.
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Improved National Security: Reports must identify gaps in homeland or national security and provide recommendations for additional measures to prevent future acts of terrorism (Section 2(c)(2)-(3)). This process aims to improve safety by addressing vulnerabilities and suggesting changes in law or enforcement practices.
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Congressional Oversight: By requiring reports to be submitted to specific, appropriate congressional committees, the bill ensures that legislative bodies are kept informed of terrorism-related investigations and security needs (Section 2(b)(1)(A)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Risk to Investigations: There is a provision that allows the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Attorney General, or the Director of the FBI to withhold information if they determine it could jeopardize an ongoing investigation or prosecution (Section 2(d)(1)).
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Temporary Nature of Information: Because the reporting requirements are subject to a sunset provision, the mandate for these detailed reports will terminate five years after the act is enacted (Section 2(e)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5Improves Privacy Rights-1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+1
- 11/3/2025
- Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul without amendment. Without written report.
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 255.
- 7/30/2025
- Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- 3/5/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Mike LeeRepublican · Utah