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119th Congress · H.R. 2259 · Passed Origin

National Strategy for School Security Act of 2025

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop a national strategy to secure elementary and secondary schools from acts of terrorism. DHS must submit this strategy to Congress, annually update the strategy (if appropriate) through 2033, and provide annual briefings to Congress on those updates.

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SubjectsCongressional oversightElementary and secondary educationSchool administrationTerrorism
Sponsor
Ernest A. Gonzales, R-TX-23
3 terms
2239 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-4323 · 202-225-4511
Cosponsors (9)
  • Josh Gottheimer, D-NJ-5Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Mar 21, 2025 · 5 terms · @RepJoshG
  • Michael V. Lawler, R-NY-17Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Mar 21, 2025 · 2 terms · @RepMikeLawler
  • Jared E. Moskowitz, D-FL-23Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Mar 21, 2025 · 2 terms · @RepMoskowitz
  • Gabe Evans, R-CO-8Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Mar 21, 2025 · 1 term · @repgabeevans
  • Donald G. Davis, D-NC-1Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Mar 21, 2025 · 2 terms · @RepDonDavis
  • Don Bacon, R-NE-2Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Mar 21, 2025 · 5 terms · @RepDonBacon
  • Brian K. Fitzpatrick, R-PA-1Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Mar 21, 2025 · 5 terms · @RepBrianFitz
  • August L. Pfluger II, R-TX-11
    Co-sponsored Apr 21, 2025 · 3 terms · @RepPfluger
  • Eugene S. Vindman, D-VA-7
    Co-sponsored Oct 3, 2025 · 1 term · @RepVindman
Committees (2)
  • Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
    Senate Standing · Activity Nov 20, 2025
  • Homeland Security Committee
    House Standing · Activity Nov 12, 2025
Actions (18)
  1. Nov 20, 2025 · via Senate
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  2. Nov 19, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Nov 19, 2025 · via House floor actions
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4785)
  4. Nov 19, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4785)
  5. Nov 19, 2025 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2259.
  6. Nov 19, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4785-4786)
  7. Nov 19, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Mr. Guest moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  8. Nov 12, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 329.
  9. Nov 12, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-378.
  10. Nov 12, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-378.
  11. Sep 3, 2025 · via House committee actions
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0.
  12. Sep 3, 2025 · via House committee actions
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  13. Mar 25, 2025 · via House committee actions
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
  14. Mar 25, 2025 · via House committee actions
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  15. Mar 21, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
  16. Mar 21, 2025 · via House committee actions
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
  17. Mar 21, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  18. Mar 21, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
IntroducedMar 21, 2025
Policy areaEducation
RelatedS. 3472

Constitutional authority cited

[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 52 (Friday, March 21, 2025)][House][Pages H1189-H1190]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. TONY GONZALES of Texas:H.R. 2259.[[Page H1190]]Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8
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