Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007

To provide for the implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States, Congress crafted this act. Appreciating the examination of the 9/11 events, Homeland Security activities since codification of the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001 and the establishment of the DHS in Homeland Security Act of 2002, the 9/11 Commission rendered its report – complete with findings and recommendations – to the President, Congress and the American people.

Congress analyzed and assessed the 9/11 Commission Report and passed this legislation based on its appreciation of the Findings and Recommendations and how/if corrective measures should/could be designated and shaped. Note: The Congress did not incorporate all the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission into this legislation.

The 9/11 Commission Report, Final Report of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States

It will be worth your time to scan the full report since many of today's Homeland Security-related initiatives derive their genesis from this legislation. The key Findings and Recommendations can be found in the Executive Summary. Be capable of articulating these and tracking either their inclusion or omission from the act.

Improving Intelligence and Information-Sharing within the Federal Government and with State, Local and Tribal Governments

As expected, the 9/11 Commission Report indicated serious deficiencies regarding information-sharing. Title V of this act addresses this deficiency by defining the “Role of intelligence components, training, and information sharing.” Study this section and be capable of articulating these roles.