H.R. 6150 · 118th Congress · House

To amend the National Security Act of 1947 to include school security as an element of the National Security Strategy, and for other purposes.

Active· Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequentl…
Introduced
Nov 1, 23
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

This bill requires certain actions to address school security. 

Specifically, the bill requires the President's National Security Strategy to include the strategies and capabilities needed to ensure the safety and security of schools in the United States, including elementary and secondary schools and institutions of higher education (IHEs). 

The bill also requires the Department of Education (ED) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to conduct a comprehensive assessment of threats to elementary and secondary schools and IHEs. ED and DHS must jointly submit a report to Congress on the results of the assessment.

Action Timeline

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  1. NOV 01, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  2. NOV 01, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. NOV 01, 2023IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  4. NOV 01, 2023IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Committees

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Armed Services Committee

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Referred: Nov 1, 2023

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Education and Workforce Committee

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Referred: Nov 1, 2023

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