REPORT Act

The REPORT Act would require key federal agencies to jointly report to Congress on any act of terrorism that occurs in the United States. Specifically, the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Attorney General, the Director of the FBI, and, as appropriate, the head of the National Counterterrorism Center must submit an unclassified report (with a possible classified annex) within one year after the completion of the investigation by the primary agency, and make the report publicly available on a website. These reports can be consolidated into quarterly submissions. Each report must describe the known facts, identify security gaps that could be addressed to prevent future terrorism, and include recommendations for additional measures, including potential changes in law enforcement practices or law. There is an exception to withhold information if disclosure would jeopardize an ongoing investigation or prosecution, but agencies must notify Congress of such withholding. The Act sunsets five years after enactment and does not grant the National Counterterrorism Center any prosecutorial or investigatory authority.