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H.R. 1374 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
3 members · Left 2 · Center 0 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Carter, Troy A. (D-LA) (Introduced 02/14/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Left · DW-NOMINATE -0.52 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 3 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee; House - Homeland Security Committee |
| Latest Action | 03/11/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (02/14/2025)
Securing the Cities Improvement Act
This bill makes changes to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office's (CWMD's) Securing the Cities program, which seeks to detect nuclear or radiological materials to prevent terrorist attacks and other events posing a risk to cities in the United States.
Specifically, the bill requires the CWMD to establish performance metrics and milestones for the program and to track performance against them.
Also, under current law, in carrying out the Securing the Cities program, the CWMD may only partner with cities that are high-risk urban areas, which are designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency under a different program. Instead, the bill requires the CWMD to designate the jurisdictions it may partner with for the program, and the designations must be based on the capability and capacity of the jurisdiction relating to preparedness and response, as well as the relative threat to, vulnerability of, and consequences for, such jurisdiction regarding terrorist attacks and other high-consequence events utilizing nuclear or radiological materials.
Additionally, within two years of enactment of the bill, the CWMD must submit a report to Congress regarding participation in the Securing the Cities program, the establishment of metrics and milestones, performance against such metrics and milestones, and plans for any changes to the program.
119 HR 1374 EH: Securing the Cities Improvement Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1374
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make improvements to the Securing the Cities program, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Securing the Cities Improvement Act.
2.STC program eligibility, metrics, and congressional oversightSection 1928 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 596b) is amended— (1)in subsection (a), by striking high-risk urban areas and inserting jurisdictions designated under subsection (c); (2)by amending paragraph (7) of subsection (b) to read as follows: (7)establish performance metrics and milestones for the STC program, monitor expenditures for the program, and track the performance against program metrics and milestones; and; (3)in subsection (c)(1), by striking from among high-risk urban areas under section 2003 and inserting based on the capability and capacity of the jurisdiction relating to preparedness and response, as well as the relative threat to such jurisdiction, vulnerability of such jurisdiction, and consequences for such jurisdiction, regarding terrorist attacks and other high-consequence events utilizing nuclear or other radiological materials; and (4)by amending subsection (d) to read as follows: (d)ReportNot later than two years after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report regarding participation in the STC program, the establishment of metrics and milestones for the STC program, performance against such metrics and milestones, and plans for any changes to the STC program.. Passed the House of Representatives March 10, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 1374 IH: Securing the Cities Improvement Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-02-14 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1374IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 14, 2025Mr. Carter of Louisiana (for himself, Mr. Higgins of Louisiana, and Mr. Thompson of Mississippi) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland SecurityA BILLTo amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make improvements to the Securing the Cities program, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Securing the Cities Improvement Act.
2.STC program eligibility, metrics, and congressional oversightSection 1928 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 596b) is amended— (1)in subsection (a), by striking high-risk urban areas and inserting jurisdictions designated under subsection (c); (2)by amending paragraph (7) of subsection (b) to read as follows: (7)establish performance metrics and milestones for the STC program, monitor expenditures for the program, and track the performance against program metrics and milestones; and; (3)in subsection (c)(1), by striking from among high-risk urban areas under section 2003 and inserting based on the capability and capacity of the jurisdiction relating to preparedness and response, as well as the relative threat to such jurisdiction, vulnerability of such jurisdiction, and consequences for such jurisdiction, regarding terrorist attacks and other high-consequence events utilizing nuclear or other radiological materials; and (4)by amending subsection (d) to read as follows: (d)ReportNot later than two years after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report regarding participation in the STC program, the establishment of metrics and milestones for the STC program, performance against such metrics and milestones, and plans for any changes to the STC program..
119 HR 1374 : Securing the Cities Improvement Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-03-11 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1374IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 11 (legislative day, March 10), 2025Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental AffairsAN ACTTo amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make improvements to the Securing the Cities program, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Securing the Cities Improvement Act.2.STC program eligibility, metrics, and congressional oversightSection 1928 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 596b) is amended—(1)in subsection (a), by striking high-risk urban areas and inserting jurisdictions designated under subsection (c);(2)by amending paragraph (7) of subsection (b) to read as follows:(7)establish performance metrics and milestones for the STC program, monitor expenditures for the program, and track the performance against program metrics and milestones; and;(3)in subsection (c)(1), by striking from among high-risk urban areas under section 2003 and inserting based on the capability and capacity of the jurisdiction relating to preparedness and response, as well as the relative threat to such jurisdiction, vulnerability of such jurisdiction, and consequences for such jurisdiction, regarding terrorist attacks and other high-consequence events utilizing nuclear or other radiological materials; and(4)by amending subsection (d) to read as follows:(d)ReportNot later than two years after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report regarding participation in the STC program, the establishment of metrics and milestones for the STC program, performance against such metrics and milestones, and plans for any changes to the STC program..Passed the House of Representatives March 10, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 02/14/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 02/14/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 02/14/2025 | House committee actions | Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology. |
| 02/14/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security. |
| 03/10/2025 | House floor actions | Mr. Green (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. |
| 03/10/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1056-1057) |
| 03/10/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1374. |
| 03/10/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1056) |
| 03/10/2025 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1056) |
| 03/10/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 03/11/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make improvements to the Securing the Cities program, and for other purposes. |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Securing the Cities Improvement Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Securing the Cities Improvement Act |
| Display Title | Securing the Cities Improvement Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Securing the Cities Improvement Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make improvements to the Securing the Cities program, and for other purposes. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
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| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee | 03/11/2025 Referred To |
| House - Homeland Security Committee | 02/14/2025 Referred To |
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Policy Area: Emergency Management
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