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Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act of 2007

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Source revisionJul 29, 2026
Entity authorityQ7933173 ↗
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The Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act of 2007 was a bill sponsored by Rep. Jane Harman (D-CA) in the 110th United States Congress. Its stated purpose is to deal with "homegrown terrorism and violent radicalization" by establishing a national commission, establishing a center for study, and cooperating with other nations.

The bill was introduced to the House as H.R. 1955 on April 19, 2007, and passed on October 23, 2007. It was introduced to the Senate on August 2, 2007, as S-1959.

The bill defines some terms including "violent radicalization," "homegrown terrorism," and "ideologically based violence," which have provoked controversy from some quarters. The bill failed to become law during the 110th Congress.

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The bill would have:

Amended the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to add provisions concerning the prevention of homegrown terrorism (terrorism by individuals born, raised, or based and operating primarily in the United States).

Directed the Secretary of Homeland Security to:

Establish a grant program to prevent radicalization (use of an extremist belief system for facilitating ideologically based violence) and homegrown terrorism in the United States;

Establish or designate a university-based Center of Excellence for the Study of Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism in the United States;

Conduct a survey of methodologies implemented by foreign nations to prevent radicalization and homegrown terrorism.

Prohibited the Department of Homeland Security's efforts to prevent ideologically based violence and homegrown terrorism from violating the constitutional and civil rights, and civil liberties, of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents.

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