S. 2457: Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act of 2025

The Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act of 2025 aims to enhance efforts in the United States to monitor, analyze, and respond to domestic terrorism. It establishes dedicated offices within key federal agencies: the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). These offices will focus on addressing domestic terrorist activities and ensuring compliance with civil rights laws. Here’s a breakdown of the main components proposed in the bill:

1. Creation of Offices

• Domestic Terrorism Unit at DHS: This unit will monitor and analyze domestic terrorism threats.
• Domestic Terrorism Office at DOJ: This office will handle investigations and prosecutions related to domestic terrorism and coordinate with civil rights divisions.
• Domestic Terrorism Section at the FBI: This section will focus on investigating domestic terrorism activities.

2. Staffing and Training

Each of these offices will be staffed appropriately to carry out their roles and will have a minimum number of staff dedicated to civil rights compliance. Additionally, all employees will undergo annual training to address biases.

3. Reporting Requirements

• Every six months, these agencies must submit a joint report detailing their findings and activities concerning domestic terrorism, including an assessment of threats posed by specific groups like White supremacists and neo-Nazis.
• The reports will include data on the number of investigations, arrests, and prosecutions linked to domestic terrorism.

4. Domestic Terrorism Executive Committee

An Executive Committee will be established within the DOJ to facilitate coordination among the various branches of federal law enforcement. The Committee will also engage with local communities to strengthen reporting and understanding of domestic terrorism issues.

5. Interagency Task Force

A task force will be formed to analyze the infiltration of White supremacist and neo-Nazi groups within federal law enforcement and military agencies.

6. Support for Hate Crime Incidents

The bill authorizes federal assistance to communities affected by hate crimes that are linked to domestic terrorism, including assigning liaisons in FBI field offices to investigate such incidents.

7. Funding

The legislation allows for the appropriation of necessary funds to the involved agencies to carry out these initiatives.

8. Protection of Rights

The Act explicitly states that it does not authorize any infringement of First Amendment rights or other federal laws protecting civil liberties.

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