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H.R. 6150: To amend the National Security Act of 1947 to include school security as an element of the National Security Strategy, and for other purposes.

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Nov 1, 2023
  2. Passed House (not reached)
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, Nov 1, 2023

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.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Amendments

0 offered

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Cosponsors

2

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

6 points earned
  1. 1John James R-MI SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History

  1. Nov 1, 2023Introduced in the House by John James.
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  1. Nov 1, 2023Introduced in House
  2. Nov 1, 2023Referred 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.