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The REPORT Act: Proposed Terrorism Reporting Requirements

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6250

June 24, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

If enacted, this amendment would create a new legal requirement for the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, and the FBI to publicly disclose details and security recommendations regarding domestic acts of terrorism within one year of investigation completion.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Department of Homeland Security

The agency is required to produce and publish reports on acts of terrorism under the proposed legislation.

Attorney General

The Attorney General is mandated to participate in the reporting process for acts of terrorism.

Federal Bureau of Investigation

The FBI is required to participate in the reporting process for acts of terrorism.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Background

S. 4784 is the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2027, which sets policy and funding levels for the Department of Defense. context

Summary

Senator Hassan has introduced an amendment to the 2027 defense authorization bill that would require federal agencies to publish unclassified reports on acts of terrorism occurring within the United States. The proposal mandates that these reports identify security gaps and suggest policy changes to prevent future incidents, while allowing for the withholding of information that could compromise ongoing investigations.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What information will be included in these terrorism reports?

Reports will include a statement of facts, identified security gaps, and recommendations for additional measures or legal changes to prevent future acts of terrorism.

Can the government keep information secret?

Yes, if the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Attorney General, or the FBI Director determines that releasing specific information would jeopardize an ongoing investigation or prosecution, they may withhold it.

How long will this reporting requirement last?

The requirement is set to expire five years after the date of the act's enactment.

Why It Matters

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Senate Scheduling Update for S. 4784

The Senate has agreed to delay the vote on a cloture motion for S. 4784 until after the confirmation vote for the Schwartz nomination. This procedural

Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

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Mandatory Terrorism Reporting

The amendment shifts from discretionary reporting to a mandatory, public-facing reporting requirement for domestic terrorism investigations.

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Connected Entities

organizationNational Counterterrorism Center“May be required to submit reports under the proposed act.”Map →

organizationFederal Bureau of Investigation“Required to submit reports under the proposed act.”Map →

personAttorney General“Required to submit reports under the proposed act.”Map →

personMs. Hassan“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Homeland Security“Required to submit reports under the proposed act.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

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