What does Preamble of Countering White Supremacist Extremism Act do?

This bill directs the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security to develop and disseminate a threat assessment. The threat assessment will focus on threats to the United States associated with foreign violent white supremacist extremist organizations. The bill includes provisions for 'other purposes' not further detailed in this section.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Countering White Supremacist Extremism Act do?

This Act is formally titled the Countering White Supremacist Extremism Act.

What does THREAT ASSESSMENT. of Countering White Supremacist Extremism Act do?

This section directs the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security to develop a terrorism threat assessment and reference aid concerning threats to the United States from foreign violent white supremacist extremist organizations. The threat assessment must be based on and incorporate elements of the Department of State’s Strategy for Countering White Identity Terrorism Globally. Development of the assessment requires coordination with the Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties and other Federal agencies. The assessment must include an overview of symbols, flags, or other references used by these organizations. The threat assessment and reference aid will be shared with State, local, and Tribal law enforcement officials, including those in fusion centers. Online platforms may request the assessment to identify content potentially violating their terms of service, with consultation from the Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties. The assessment defines 'foreign violent white supremacist extremist organization' as an organization based outside the U.S. that uses violence to promote white racial superiority. The assessment must not include identifying information of individuals or organizations engaged in lawful political or public discourse.

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Countering White Supremacist Extremism Act

Last updated: 6/23/2025 · Introduced: 6/20/2025

Author: Nikema Williams (D-GA)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill mandates the Department of Homeland Security to create and distribute a threat assessment focused on foreign violent white supremacist extremist organizations.
This threat assessment will incorporate the State Department’s strategy for countering white identity terrorism globally and be shared with law enforcement agencies.
Online platforms can request the assessment to identify potentially violating content, while ensuring the assessment excludes information on lawful political discourse.

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