H.R. 1 (Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) and S. 4 (Improving America's Security Act of 2007): A Comparative Analysis

Publication Date: March 2007

Publisher: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Research Area: Social conditions

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This comparative analysis of H.R. 1 (Implementing the 9/11 Commission

Recommendations Act of 2007) and S. 4 (Improving America's Security Act of 2007) is an assessment of major similarities and differences between the two bills as passed by the House (January 9, 2007) and Senate (March 13, 2007) and under conference consideration. References to the two bills are to engrossed versions. The presentation is organized to follow the basic construct of the House bill because its coverage remained more stable through the legislative process and as the analyses began. Titles unique to S. 4 follow the Titles of H.R. 1.

CRS experts are available to follow up on any additional needs, including clarification of content or of legislative references. Each section of this analysis includes contact information for the analyst or attorney who prepared it.

CRS also provides online access to research products that directly address a number of issues that are the focus of or are raised by H.R. 1 and S. 4. These products are available under the CRS home page Current Legislative Issues heading "Terrorism and Homeland Security" (see [http://www.crs.gov]).