REPORT Act

# REPORT Act Summary **What It Does:** The REPORT Act would require federal agencies—including the Department of Homeland Security, FBI, and Department of Justice—to publish detailed public reports following any domestic or international terrorist attack in the United States. Within one year of completing their investigation into each attack, these agencies must submit a report to Congress that explains what happened and recommends ways to prevent similar attacks in the future. The agencies could withhold sensitive information if it would interfere with an ongoing case.

This requirement would automatically expire after five years. **Who It Affects:** This bill primarily affects federal law enforcement and counterterrorism agencies, which would need to compile and submit these reports. It also affects Congress, which would receive the reports and use them for oversight, and the general public, who would have access to these official accounts and recommendations. The transparency requirement could help Americans understand how attacks occurred and what security improvements were made. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced by Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full Senate.