H.R. 6150 · 118th Congress

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

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
John James
Introduced
2023-11-01
Latest action
2023-11-01 · Introduced in House

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.