Federal · 119th Congress
National Strategy for School Security Act of 2025
Policy areaEducation
Summary
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.
Sponsor
Cosponsors9
Don BaconRU.S. Representative · 2nd District · NE
Donald G. DavisDU.S. Representative · 1st District · NC
Gabe EvansRU.S. Representative · 8th District · CO
Brian K. FitzpatrickRU.S. Representative · 1st District · PA
Josh GottheimerDU.S. Representative · 5th District · NJ
Michael LawlerRU.S. Representative · 17th District · NY
Jared MoskowitzDU.S. Representative · 23rd District · FL
August PflugerRU.S. Representative · 11th District · TX
Eugene Simon VindmanDU.S. Representative · 7th District · VAOther titles2
To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the development of a national strategy to secure elementary and secondary schools against acts of terrorism, and ensure domestic preparedness for and the response to terrorism, and for other purposes.Official Title as IntroducedOfficial Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
National Strategy for School Security Act of 2025Short Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to HouseShort Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Legislative history15
Nov 20, 2025
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Nov 19, 2025
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 19, 2025
House · FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4785)
Nov 19, 2025
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2259.
Nov 19, 2025
House · FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4785-4786)
Nov 19, 2025
House · FloorMr. Guest moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 12, 2025
HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 329.
Nov 12, 2025
House · CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-378.
Sep 3, 2025
House · CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0.
Sep 3, 2025
House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 25, 2025
House · CommitteeForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Mar 25, 2025
House · CommitteeSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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Documents5
Texts
As referred to a Senate committeeLatestReferred in SenateU.S. Government Publishing OfficeNov 20, 2025As passed by the HouseEngrossed in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeNov 19, 2025As reported by the House committeeReported in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeNov 12, 2025As introduced in the HouseIntroduced in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeMar 21, 2025