Social Media Working Group Act of 2014

Bill: 113-hr-4263
Sponsor: Rep. Brooks, Susan W. [R-IN-5]
Introduced: 2014-03-14 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Congressional oversight
Department of Homeland Security
Emergency communications systems
Emergency planning and evacuation
Executive agency funding and structure
Homeland security
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Telephone and wireless communication
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2014-03-14
text: 
Social Media Working Group Act of 2014 - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) a social media working group (the Group) to provide guidance and best practices to the emergency preparedness and response community on the use of social media technologies before, during, and after a terrorist attack. 
 
Requires the Group to submit an annual report that includes: (1) a review of current and emerging social media technologies being used to support preparedness and response activities related to terrorist attacks, of best practices and lessons learned on the use of social media during the response to terrorist attacks that occurred during the period covered by the report, and of available training for government officials on the use of social media in response to a terrorist attack; (2) recommendations to improve DHS's use of social media and to improve information sharing among DHS and its components and among state and local governments; and (3) a summary of coordination efforts with the private sector to discuss and resolve legal, operational, technical, privacy, and security concerns.

action_date: 2014-06-19
text: 
Social Media Working Group Act of 2014 - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) a social media working group (the Group) to provide guidance and best practices to the emergency preparedness and response community on the use of social media technologies before, during, and after a terrorist attack or other emergency. 
 
Requires the Group to submit an annual report that includes: (1) a review of current and emerging social media technologies being used to support preparedness and response activities related to terrorist attacks and other emergencies; (2) a review of best practices and lessons learned on the use of social media during the response to terrorist attacks and other emergencies that occurred during the period covered by the report; (3) recommendations to improve DHS's use of social media for emergency management purposes, to improve public awareness of the type of information disseminated through social media and how to access such information during a terrorist attack or other emergency, and to improve information sharing among DHS and its components and among state and local governments; (4) a review of available training for government officials on the use of social media in response to a terrorist attack or other emergency; and (5) a summary of coordination efforts with the private sector to discuss and resolve legal, operational, technical, privacy, and security concerns.

action_date: 2014-07-08
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on June 19, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Social Media Working Group Act of 2014 - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) a social media working group (the Group) to provide guidance and best practices to the emergency preparedness and response community on the use of social media technologies before, during, and after a terrorist attack or other emergency. 
 
Requires the Group to submit an annual report that includes: (1) a review of current and emerging social media technologies being used to support preparedness and response activities related to terrorist attacks and other emergencies; (2) a review of best practices and lessons learned on the use of social media during the response to terrorist attacks and other emergencies that occurred during the period covered by the report; (3) recommendations to improve DHS's use of social media for emergency management purposes, to improve public awareness of the type of information disseminated through social media and how to access such information during a terrorist attack or other emergency, and to improve information sharing among DHS and its components and among state and local governments; (4) a review of available training for government officials on the use of social media in response to a terrorist attack or other emergency; and (5) a summary of coordination efforts with the private sector to discuss and resolve legal, operational, technical, privacy, and security concerns.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-07-09
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2014-07-08
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 375 - 19 (Roll no. 369). (text: CR H5854-5855)
action_date: 2014-07-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 375 - 19 (Roll no. 369).(text: CR H5854-5855)
action_date: 2014-07-08
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5860-5861)
action_date: 2014-07-08
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2014-07-08
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4263.
action_date: 2014-07-08
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5854-5856)
action_date: 2014-07-08
text: Mrs. Brooks (IN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2014-06-19
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 356.
action_date: 2014-06-19
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 113-480.
action_date: 2014-06-19
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 113-480.
action_date: 2014-06-11
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2014-06-11
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2014-03-27
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
action_date: 2014-03-27
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2014-03-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications.
action_date: 2014-03-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
action_date: 2014-03-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-03-14
text: Introduced in House