H.R. 2259 · Where this bill is now
In the Senate
Passed the House Nov 19, 2025. Received Nov 20, 2025; no Senate vote yet
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryFederal strategy to secure schools from terrorism
The Department of Homeland Security would have to create a national plan for protecting elementary and secondary schools from terrorist threats. They'd send this plan to Congress, update it each year if needed through 2033, and brief Congress annually on what's changed.
How it affects you
Students, teachers, and school staff might see new security measures or programs based on this federal strategy. School leaders could use this guidance to improve their own security plans. The strategy itself doesn't direct specific changes at your local school, but gives the federal government and schools a coordinated approach to think about terrorism prevention.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Mar 21, 2025)
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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 2259
AN ACT
National Strategy for School Security Act of 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX-23) · Introduced Mar 21, 2025 · Education · 4 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Nov 20, 2025: “Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.”