Comprehensive Counterterrorism Act of 1979

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Comprehensive Counterterrorism Act of 1979 - Title I: Presidential Coordination of Counterterrorism Programs; Emergency Measures; LEAA State Plans - Directs the President to perform specified functions to assure coordinated and effective use of Federal, State, and local programs relating to terrorism, including: (1) insuring adequate collection of information; (2) directing research efforts; and (3) preparing annual reports with respect to terrorist groups and the capabilities of Federal, State, and local governments and the private sector to counter terrorist threats. Authorizes the President to declare by proclamation that a state of terrorist emergency exists upon a determination that a terrorist incident, a series of terrorist incidents, or the threat or the consequences of a terrorist incident: (1) so hinders the execution of Federal or State law that any person in a State is deprived of a constitutional right which the authorities of such State are unable to protect; (2) obstructs the execution of Federal law or impedes the course of justice under those laws; or (3) impedes or obstructs interstate or foreign commerce. Directs the President to take necessary measures during an…