Bill · H.R. 1831· House(119-HR-1831)
To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to carry out a pilot program for the prevention and mitigation of acts of terrorism using motor vehicles, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 3/4/2025
- Last activity
- 3/4/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
- Sponsored by
- Josh Gottheimer
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a pilot program aimed at preventing and mitigating terrorism involving motor vehicles. The program involves developing uniform information standards for rental agencies and providing threat assessments regarding large vehicles. It also includes distributing guidance for suspicious activity reporting and providing technical assistance to operators. Additionally, the Secretary may establish procedures for checking information against a non-classified watch list and notifying the FBI of certain sales or rentals. The Secretary is required to submit regular reports to Congress regarding the program's impact and a study on working with ride-sharing companies.
Yes
Does this put more money into stopping terrorism?+2
The bill establishes a pilot program specifically designed to prevent and mitigate motor vehicle terrorism.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+1
The focus on ride-sharing and large vehicle monitoring may impact urban transit security environments.
Does this tighten control of the border?+1
The bill enhances domestic security through better monitoring of large vehicle rentals and sales.
The opposite
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?-3
The bill's potential for increased monitoring and watch list checks may negatively impact personal privacy.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?-2
The bill imposes new information collection and reporting requirements on rental companies and dealers.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Terrorism Prevention: The program seeks to prevent and mitigate acts of terrorism using motor vehicles through threat assessments, suspicious activity reporting, and improved information standards (Section 1(a)).
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Enhanced Reporting Capabilities: Operators will receive guidance and training to better identify and report suspicious activity (Section 1(a)(3)).
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Standardized Information: The development of a uniform standard for information collected by rental agencies aims to streamline the reporting process (Section 1(a)(1)).
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Technical Support: The program provides technical assistance to help operators better access suspicious activity reports (Section 1(a)(4)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Privacy and Civil Liberty Concerns: The bill requires the Secretary to assess the impact of the pilot program on privacy and civil liberties, suggesting these areas may be affected (Section 1(b)(1)(A)).
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Increased Monitoring: The Secretary may establish procedures for checking information against a designated watch list and require dealers or rental companies to provide notice of sales or rentals to the FBI (Section 1(a)(5)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Privacy Rights-3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support-2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Counter Terrorism Funding+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+1
- 3/4/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
- Introduced in House