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Securing Our Schools Act of 2022

Introduced: June 8, 2022 Introduced by: Miller-Meeks, Mariannette Republican · Iowa See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Jun 8, 2022
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Securing Our Schools Act of 2022

This bill allows states, territories, tribal governments, metropolitan cities, and local governments to use unobligated Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to carry out school security measures (e.g., trainings and security assessments).

What's happening now June 8, 2022

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 7979: Securing Our Schools Act of 2022. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-7979/
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"H.R. 7979: Securing Our Schools Act of 2022." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-7979/.
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H.R. 7979, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-7979/.
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[H.R. 7979: Securing Our Schools Act of 2022](https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-7979/)
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