Department of Homeland Security Vehicular Terrorism Prevention and Mitigation Act of 2025
DHS Report on Preventing Vehicle-Ramming Terror Attacks
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- Congress tells the Department of Homeland Security to write a report on how the U.S. can prevent and respond to vehicle-based terrorist attacks.
- The report must cover current threats and how future tech (connected cars, self-driving features, ride-share services) could be misused, including cyber risks.
- DHS must review which places and events are most at risk, like airports, transit hubs, power sites, parades, concerts, sporting events, and crowded city areas.
- The report must summarize what DHS and related agencies are already doing and recommend next steps, like barriers, traffic controls, geofencing, and ways to spot suspicious vehicle behavior.
- DHS must publish a public, unclassified summary and then brief Congress on the findings and recommendations soon after. Most details can be classified.
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Milestones
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 15 (Roll no. 286). (text: CR H4681-4682)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 15 (Roll no. 286). (text: CR H4681-4682)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4691-4692)
Vote Results
1 voteOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Department of Homeland Security Vehicular Terrorism Prevention and Mitigation Act of 2025
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