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National Strategy for School Security Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-2259| House 
| Updated: 11/20/2025
Tony Gonzales

Tony Gonzales

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (9)
Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Gabe Evans (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Counterterrorism and Intelligence Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002, requiring the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop a comprehensive national school security strategy within one year of enactment. This strategy, created in consultation with the Secretary of Education and other federal agencies, aims to enhance domestic preparedness for and response to acts of terrorism specifically targeting elementary and secondary schools. The strategy must account for all existing Federal programs and spending related to securing schools from terrorism, identify specific security vulnerabilities , and establish clear goals for addressing these weaknesses. It will also describe the necessary actions and resources to achieve these goals, aiming to streamline and improve current efforts. Furthermore, the Secretary is required to update this strategy annually through 2033, if appropriate, and report these updates to relevant Congressional committees.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7414
National Strategy for School Security Act of 2024
Mar 21, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 21, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
Mar 21, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Mar 25, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 25, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Sep 3, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0.
Sep 3, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 12, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 329.
Nov 12, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-378.
Nov 19, 2025
Mr. Guest moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 19, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4785-4786)
Nov 19, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2259.
Nov 19, 2025
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)
Nov 19, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Nov 19, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4785)
Nov 19, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 20, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Dec 15, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3472
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7414
    National Strategy for School Security Act of 2024


  • March 21, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 21, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.


  • March 21, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • March 25, 2025
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • March 25, 2025
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • September 3, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0.


  • September 3, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • November 12, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 329.


  • November 12, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-378.


  • November 19, 2025
    Mr. Guest moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • November 19, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4785-4786)


  • November 19, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2259.


  • November 19, 2025
    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)


  • November 19, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • November 19, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4785)


  • November 19, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • November 20, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • December 15, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3472
    Introduced in Senate

Education

Related Bills

  • S 119-3472: National Strategy for School Security Act of 2025
Congressional oversightElementary and secondary educationSchool administrationTerrorism

National Strategy for School Security Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-2259| House 
| Updated: 11/20/2025
This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002, requiring the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop a comprehensive national school security strategy within one year of enactment. This strategy, created in consultation with the Secretary of Education and other federal agencies, aims to enhance domestic preparedness for and response to acts of terrorism specifically targeting elementary and secondary schools. The strategy must account for all existing Federal programs and spending related to securing schools from terrorism, identify specific security vulnerabilities , and establish clear goals for addressing these weaknesses. It will also describe the necessary actions and resources to achieve these goals, aiming to streamline and improve current efforts. Furthermore, the Secretary is required to update this strategy annually through 2033, if appropriate, and report these updates to relevant Congressional committees.

Bill Text Versions

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4 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7414
National Strategy for School Security Act of 2024
Mar 21, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 21, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
Mar 21, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Mar 25, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 25, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Sep 3, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0.
Sep 3, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 12, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 329.
Nov 12, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-378.
Nov 19, 2025
Mr. Guest moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 19, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4785-4786)
Nov 19, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2259.
Nov 19, 2025
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)
Nov 19, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Nov 19, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4785)
Nov 19, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 20, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Dec 15, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3472
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7414
    National Strategy for School Security Act of 2024


  • March 21, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 21, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.


  • March 21, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • March 25, 2025
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • March 25, 2025
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • September 3, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0.


  • September 3, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • November 12, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 329.


  • November 12, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-378.


  • November 19, 2025
    Mr. Guest moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • November 19, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4785-4786)


  • November 19, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2259.


  • November 19, 2025
    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)


  • November 19, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • November 19, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4785)


  • November 19, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • November 20, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • December 15, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3472
    Introduced in Senate
Tony Gonzales

Tony Gonzales

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (9)
Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Gabe Evans (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Counterterrorism and Intelligence Subcommittee

Education

Related Bills

  • S 119-3472: National Strategy for School Security Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightElementary and secondary educationSchool administrationTerrorism