H.R. 2259 Passed the House Education

National Strategy for School Security Act of 2025

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.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Gonzales, Tony [R-TX-23] Introduced March 21, 2025 Cosponsors 9 (5 R, 4 D) Latest action November 20, 2025

Summary

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Nov 20, 2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  2. Nov 19, 2025 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Nov 19, 2025 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4785)
  4. Nov 19, 2025 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2259.
  5. Nov 19, 2025 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4785-4786)
  6. Nov 19, 2025 Mr. Guest moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  7. Nov 12, 2025 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 329.
  8. Nov 12, 2025 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-378.
  9. Sep 3, 2025 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0.
  10. Sep 3, 2025 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  11. Mar 25, 2025 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
  12. Mar 25, 2025 Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

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