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Bills · HR 2259
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2259Congressional oversightSchool administration
National Strategy for School Security Act of 2025
INTRO MAR 21· LAST ACTION NOV 20
READING
3MIN
COSPONSORS
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READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
NO VOTES YET · BE THE FIRST
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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Introduced
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Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
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Voters should care about this bill because it aims to create a unified, national approach to making schools safer from terrorism. Currently, efforts to secure schools might be fragmented, with different federal agencies or local districts having varying approaches. This bill seeks to bring these efforts together under one comprehensive plan.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to better coordination, clearer goals, and more effective use of resources to protect students and staff. If it doesn't pass, school security efforts against terrorism might continue to be less coordinated, potentially leaving vulnerabilities unaddressed or resources used less efficiently, which could be a concern for anyone worried about school safety.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop and submit a national strategy to secure elementary and secondary schools from acts of terrorism within one year.
Establishes a foundational, unified plan for federal efforts to protect schools nationwide.
PROVISION 02
Mandates annual updates to the national strategy through 2033 and regular briefings to specific congressional committees.
Ensures the strategy remains relevant, adaptable, and accountable to changing threats and new information over time.
PROVISION 03
Stipulates that the strategy must describe all federal programs and spending for school security, identify vulnerabilities, set goals to close them, and outline specific actions.
Provides a comprehensive framework for assessment and action, ensuring all aspects of federal involvement are considered and gaps are addressed.
PROVISION 04
Requires the strategy to build upon existing evaluations and avoid unnecessary duplication of efforts.
Promotes efficiency and ensures that federal resources are used effectively without redundant initiatives.
Voters should care about this bill because it aims to create a unified, national approach to making schools safer from terrorism. Currently, efforts to secure schools might be fragmented, with different federal agencies or local districts having varying approaches. This bill seeks to bring these efforts together under one comprehensive plan.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to better coordination, clearer goals, and more effective use of resources to protect students and staff. If it doesn't pass, school security efforts against terrorism might continue to be less coordinated, potentially leaving vulnerabilities unaddressed or resources used less efficiently, which could be a concern for anyone worried about school safety.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop and submit a national strategy to secure elementary and secondary schools from acts of terrorism within one year.
Establishes a foundational, unified plan for federal efforts to protect schools nationwide.
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Mandates annual updates to the national strategy through 2033 and regular briefings to specific congressional committees.
Ensures the strategy remains relevant, adaptable, and accountable to changing threats and new information over time.
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Stipulates that the strategy must describe all federal programs and spending for school security, identify vulnerabilities, set goals to close them, and outline specific actions.
Provides a comprehensive framework for assessment and action, ensuring all aspects of federal involvement are considered and gaps are addressed.
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Requires the strategy to build upon existing evaluations and avoid unnecessary duplication of efforts.
Promotes efficiency and ensures that federal resources are used effectively without redundant initiatives.
Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section.
Secretary of Homeland Security must submit a national school security strategy to specified congressional committees.
Annually through 2033.
Secretary of Homeland Security shall annually update the strategy, if appropriate, and brief Congress, or submit a certification if no update.
GLOSSARY
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Elementary and secondary schools
Public or private institutions that provide education from kindergarten through 12th grade, as defined in federal education law.
Acts of terrorism
Violent or dangerous acts intended to intimidate or coerce a government or civilian population to achieve political or social goals.
National strategy
A comprehensive, high-level plan that outlines goals and approaches for achieving a specific national objective, often involving multiple government agencies.
Homeland Security Act of 2002
The law that established the Department of Homeland Security and defined its mission, primarily focusing on protecting the United States from terrorist attacks and other hazards.
Domestic preparedness
The ability of a country to anticipate, prevent, respond to, and recover from emergencies, including terrorist attacks, within its own borders.
Congressional committees
Groups of members of the House of Representatives or Senate responsible for specific areas of policy, who review legislation and oversee government agencies.
ACTION TIMELINE
16 EVENTS
NOV 20, 25
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
INTROREFERRAL
NOV 19, 25
Mr. Guest moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
FLOOR
NOV 19, 25
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4785-4786)
FLOOR
NOV 19, 25
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2259.