Bill · H.R. 6964· House(119-HR-6964)
To amend the National Security Act of 1947 to include school security as an element of the National Security Strategy, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 1/7/2026
- Last activity
- 1/7/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Education and 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.
- Sponsored by
- John James
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill aims to amend the National Security Act of 1947. It proposes to include school security as a component of the National Security Strategy. This inclusion covers elementary schools, secondary schools, and institutions of higher education. Additionally, the Secretary of Education and the Secretary of Homeland Security would be required to conduct a comprehensive assessment of threats to these schools. These officials must consult with State chief executives during the assessment process. Finally, a joint report on the findings must be submitted to congressional committees and leadership within 180 days of enactment.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would children be better off under this?+5
The bill mandates a comprehensive threat assessment to ensure the safety of elementary and secondary school students.
Would students be better off under this?+5
The bill seeks to enhance the safety and security of students in elementary, secondary, and higher education institutions.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+4
The bill includes institutions of higher education in its school security assessment requirements.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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National Security Integration: By amending the National Security Act of 1947, the bill includes strategies and capabilities needed to ensure the safety and security of schools, including elementary, secondary, and higher education institutions (Section 1).
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Threat Awareness: The Secretary of Education and the Secretary of Homeland Security are tasked with conducting a comprehensive assessment of threats to schools in the United States (Section 2(a)).
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State Collaboration: The assessment process requires the Secretaries to consult with the chief executive of each State, ensuring local leadership is involved (Section 2(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+5Good For Students+5Good For Young Adults+4
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- 1/7/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Education and 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Patrick RyanDemocrat · New York