An amendment numbered 3 printed in part B of House Report 109-84 to ensure that in replacing the color-coded terror alert system as required by the bill, that DHS draws on expertise in how best to communicate risk to the public, including expertise from a relevant Center for Excellence funded by the Department.
Rep. Patrick J. Kennedy (D-RI)Description
Amendment requires the Department of Homeland Security, in creating a terror alert system, to consult with the Homeland Security Center of Excellence for Behavioral and Social Research on Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism and with other academic research centers with expertise in risk communications.
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At the end of the matter proposed to be added as section 205 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 by section 223(a)(2) of the bill strike the closing quotation marks and the final period and insert the following:
“(c) Consultation.--In carrying out this section, the Under Secretary shall consult with the Homeland Security Center of Excellence for Behavioral and Social Research on Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism and with such other academic research centers with expertise in risk communications as the Under Secretary considers appropriate.”.
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House amendment offered
May 18, 2005
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House amendment offered
May 18, 2005
House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Kennedy (RI) amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.
May 18, 2005 • 2:14 PM
Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole
May 18, 2005 • 2:14 PM
House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Kennedy (RI).(consideration: CR H3479-3480; text: CR H3479)
May 18, 2005 • 2:03 PM
Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Kennedy (RI). (consideration: CR H3479-3480; text: CR H3479)
May 18, 2005 • 2:03 PM
On agreeing to the Kennedy (RI) amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.
May 18, 2005 • 2:14 PM