United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 1 R · 1 D cosponsors

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.

Last action — 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.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill includes school security as a new element in the national security strategy report required by the National Security Act of 1947.

  • 50 U.S.C. 3043(b)

    (5) The strategies and capabilities needed to ensure the safety and security of schools in the United States, including elementary schools, secondary schools, and institutions of higher education.

    This addition emphasizes the importance of school security within the national security strategy.

  • 50 U.S.C. 3043(b)

    (5) → (6)

    This change renumbers the existing fifth paragraph to sixth due to the insertion of the new paragraph.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 545 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (545)

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Subjects

public-safety transportation education
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 6964?
HR 6964 is sponsored by Ryan, Patrick (Democratic) and James, John (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 6964?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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