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H.R. 1608 119th Congress House

Department of Homeland Security Vehicular Terrorism Prevention and Mitigation Act of 2025

Official title: To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to produce a report on emerging threats and countermeasures related to vehicular terrorism, and for other purposes.

Introduced: April 8, 2025 Introduced by: Carlos A. Gimenez Republican · Florida See on congress.gov
Transportation and Public Works Aviation and airportsCongressional oversightCrime preventionGovernment buildings, facilities, and property
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 Everywhere this bill has been 18 steps
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Reported out
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Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 18, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Nov 17, 2025
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Nov 17, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 17, 2025
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)
Nov 17, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4691-4692)
Nov 17, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1608.
Nov 17, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4681-4682)
Nov 17, 2025
Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Aug 8, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-222.
Aug 8, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 180.
Apr 9, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Apr 9, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 9, 2025
Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence Discharged
Apr 9, 2025
Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged
Feb 26, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
Feb 26, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
Feb 26, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Feb 26, 2025
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Nov 17, 2025 House · vote #286 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 400–15 See who voted →
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Department of Homeland Security Vehicular Terrorism Prevention and Mitigation Act of 2025

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to submit a report to Congress on the department's efforts to prevent, deter, and respond to vehicular terrorism (i.e., an action that utilizes automotive transportation to commit terrorism). DHS must submit the report in coordination with the Transportation Security Administration and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.

Among other things, the report on vehicular terrorism must include

  • an assessment of the current and emerging threats;
  • a review of higher-risk locations and events that may be vulnerable, including critical infrastructure sites (e.g., airports and government facilities);
  • a description of DHS’s coordination efforts with federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies related to prevention; and
  • recommendations for the research, development, and deployment of technologies to detect, deter, and mitigate vehicular terrorism.

DHS must submit a classified report to Congress, but may include an unclassified executive summary. DHS must publish the executive summary on the department's website.

In addition, DHS must brief Congress on the report's findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

 Hearings & markups 1
 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Lobbying activity 8

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 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1 Republican 1
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Carter, Troy A.
Louisiana · Apr 8, 2025
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Green, Mark E.
Texas · Feb 26, 2025
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1608: Department of Homeland Security Vehicular Terrorism Prevention and Mitigation Act of 2025. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-1608/
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