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HOUSE 6150118th CongressReferred 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.

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

Last Action
11/1/2023

Actions

  • 2023-11-01Referred 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.
  • 2023-11-01Referred 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.
  • 2023-11-01Introduced in House
  • 2023-11-01Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2023-11-01 (00)

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.

Cosponsors (2)

  • Patrick Ryan (D-NY)
  • Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
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