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(A) a detailed statement of the findings 
and conclusions of the study, including identi-
fication of the best practices for the processing, 
analysis, and dissemination of information be-
tween the government entities referred to in 
subsection (b)(1); and 
(B) recommendations for a formalized 
process of consultation, communication, and 
confidentiality between Federal, State, and local 
governments, incorporating the best practices of 
the various entities studied, to facilitate com-
munication and help prevent the unauthorized 
dissemination of information and criticism of 
decisions concerning terrorist threats. 
(2) CLASSIFIED INFORMATION.—To the extent 
determined appropriate by the Secretary, in conjunc-
tion with the Director, the Secretary may submit a 
portion of the report in classified form. 
(f) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There is 
authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section 
$5,000,000 for fiscal year 2007. 
SEC. 602. CENTERS OF BEST PRACTICES. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Homeland Secu-
rity, in consultation with the Director of National Intel-
ligence, shall make grants for the establishment and oper-
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ation of 3 centers to implement the best practices, identi-
fied by the study conducted under section 601, for the 
processing, analysis, and dissemination of information 
concerning a terrorist threat (in this section, each referred 
to as a ‘‘Center’’). 
(b) LOCATION OF CENTERS.—In carrying out sub-
section (a), the Secretary, in consultation with the Direc-
tor, shall make grants to— 
(1) the State of New York for the establishment 
of a Center to be located in New York City; 
(2) the State of Michigan for the establishment 
of a Center to be located in Detroit; and 
(3) the State of California for the establishment 
of a Center to be located in Los Angeles. 
(c) PURPOSE OF CENTERS.—Each Center shall— 
(1) implement the best practices, identified by 
the study conducted under section 601, for informa-
tion sharing concerning a terrorist threat; 
(2) coordinate the communication of these best 
practices with other metropolitan areas; 
(3) coordinate with the Secretary and the Di-
rector to develop a training curriculum to implement 
these best practices; 
(4) provide funding and technical assistance to 
other metropolitan areas to assist the metropolitan 
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areas in the implementation of the curriculum devel-
oped under paragraph (3); and 
(5) coordinate with the Secretary and the Di-
rector to establish a method to advertise and dis-
seminate these best practices. 
(d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There is 
authorized to be appropriated for making grants under 
this section— 
(1) $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2007 for the es-
tablishment of the Centers; and 
(2) $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2008 
through 2012 for the operation of the Centers. 
(e) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than March 
31, 2010, the Secretary, in consultation with the Director, 
shall submit to Congress a report evaluating the oper-
ations of the Centers and making recommendations for fu-
ture funding. 
Passed the House of Representatives April 26, 2006. 
Attest: 
KAREN L. HAAS, 
Clerk. 
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Calendar No. 418 
109TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 5020 
AN ACT 
To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for 
intelligence and intelligence-related activities of 
the United States Government, the Community 
Management Account, and the Central Intel-
ligence Agency Retirement and Disability Sys-
tem, and for other purposes. 
MAY 1, 2006 
Read the second time and placed on the calendar 
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