Supporting intelligence and law enforcement programs to track terrorists and terrorist finances conducted consistent with Federal law and with appropriate Congressional consultation and specifically condemning the disclosure and publication of classified information that impairs the international fight against terrorism and needlessly exposes Americans to the threat of further terror attacks by revealing a crucial method by which terrorists are traced through their finances.

Bill: 109-hres-895
Sponsor: Rep. Oxley, Michael G. [R-OH-4]
Introduced: 2006-06-28 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Bank accounts
Bank records
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Classified defense information
Congress
Congressional oversight
Crime and Law Enforcement
Finance and Financial Sector
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Government Operations and Politics
International Affairs
Journalistic ethics
Mass media
Right of privacy
Science, Technology, Communications
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-28
text: 
Expresses support for efforts to identify, track, and pursue suspected foreign terrorists and their financial supporters by tracking terrorist money flows and uncovering terrorist networks, including through the Terrorist Finance Tracking Program.
 
Condemns the unauthorized disclosure of classified information and expresses concern that such disclosure may endanger the lives of Americans as well as individuals and organizations that support U.S. efforts.
 
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) finds that the Program has been conducted in accordance with all applicable laws, that appropriate safeguards and reviews have been instituted to protect civil liberties, and that Congress has been appropriately informed and consulted and will continue Program oversight; and (2) expects the cooperation of all news media organizations in protecting American lives and the government's capability to identify, disrupt, and capture terrorists by not disclosing classified intelligence programs, such as the Program.

action_date: 2006-06-29
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Expresses support for efforts to identify, track, and pursue suspected foreign terrorists and their financial supporters by tracking terrorist money flows and uncovering terrorist networks, including through the Terrorist Finance Tracking Program.
 
Condemns the unauthorized disclosure of classified information and expresses concern that such disclosure may endanger the lives of Americans as well as individuals and organizations that support U.S. efforts.
 
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) finds that the Program has been conducted in accordance with all applicable laws, that appropriate safeguards and reviews have been instituted to protect civil liberties, and that Congress has been appropriately informed and consulted and will continue Program oversight; and (2) expects the cooperation of all news media organizations in protecting American lives and the government's capability to identify, disrupt, and capture terrorists by not disclosing classified intelligence programs, such as the Program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-06-29
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 183 (Roll no. 357). (text as passed House: CR H4875-4876)
action_date: 2006-06-29
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 183 (Roll no. 357).(text as passed House: CR H4875-4876)
action_date: 2006-06-29
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4892-4893)
action_date: 2006-06-29
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the resolution the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Oxley demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the resolution until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2006-06-29
text: The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
action_date: 2006-06-29
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 895.
action_date: 2006-06-29
text: Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 895 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
action_date: 2006-06-29
text: Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 896. (consideration: CR H4875-4890)
action_date: 2006-06-29
text: Rule H. Res. 896 passed House.
action_date: 2006-06-29
text: Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 896 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 895 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
action_date: 2006-06-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2006-06-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-06-28
text: Introduced in House