H.R. 2259: National Strategy for School Security Act of 2025
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-03-21 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Gonzales, Tony [R-TX-23] |
| Policy area | Education |
| Cosponsors | 9 |
| Latest action | 2025-11-20 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-03-21):
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.
Cosponsors (9)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Josh Gottheimer | D NJ (original cosponsor) 2025-03-21 |
| Michael Lawler | R NY (original cosponsor) 2025-03-21 |
| Jared Moskowitz | D FL (original cosponsor) 2025-03-21 |
| Gabe Evans | R CO (original cosponsor) 2025-03-21 |
| Donald G. Davis | D NC (original cosponsor) 2025-03-21 |
| Don Bacon | R NE (original cosponsor) 2025-03-21 |
| Brian K. Fitzpatrick | R PA (original cosponsor) 2025-03-21 |
| August Pfluger | R TX 2025-04-21 |
| Eugene Simon Vindman | D VA 2025-10-03 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 2259 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 2259?
H.R. 2259 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: National Strategy for School Security Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 2259 are available on congress.gov.
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