Winning the War on Terror Act of 2004

This bill proposes a comprehensive overhaul of national security and counterterrorism efforts by increasing the size of U.S. special operations forces and strengthening the security of nuclear, chemical, and biological materials. It would establish a centralized Terrorist Screening Center within the FBI and implement stricter security standards for international cargo, public transportation, and aviation, including the deployment of radiation detectors at all ports of entry.

For the average citizen, the bill would result in more rigorous identification standards at borders and airports, increased funding for local first responder communications, and new privacy protections, such as the creation of a Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board. Additionally, it aims to improve public safety by requiring vulnerability assessments for chemical facilities and establishing a national strategy to speed up the development of medical treatments in the event of a biological attack.