Only the left has signed this so far (Bill Ranking)
H.R. 3106 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
2 members · Left 2 · Center 0 · Right 0 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. (D-NY) (Introduced 04/30/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean left · DW-NOMINATE -0.38 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 2 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee; House - Homeland Security Committee; House - Homeland Security Committee; House - Homeland Security Committee |
| Latest Action | 07/14/2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| Roll Call Votes | 1 |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (04/30/2025)
Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act of 2025
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop and conduct an exercise to enhance collective domestic preparedness for and response to a terrorist attack during an extreme cold weather event (e.g., an event caused by a polar vortex when Arctic air expands southward). The scenario in the exercise must involve a terrorist attack causing cascading effects on critical infrastructure (i.e., systems and assets of vital importance to national security, public health, or safety) and must address how public and private entities can coordinate to mitigate such effects and bolster community resilience.
Within 60 days after completion of the exercise, DHS must submit to Congress an after-action report including the initial findings of the exercise, plans for incorporating lessons learned into future operations, and any proposed legislative changes.
119 HR 3106 EH: Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act of 2025 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 CONGRESS2d Session H. R. 3106
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a collective response to a terrorism exercise that includes the management of cascading effects on critical infrastructure during times of extreme cold weather, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act of 2025.
2.Exercise on terrorist attack during extreme cold (a)In generalIn addition to, or as part of exercise programs currently carried out by the Department of Homeland Security, to enhance domestic preparedness for terrorism, promote the dissemination of homeland security information, and test the homeland security posture of the United States, the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through appropriate offices and components of the Department, shall develop and conduct a collective response to terrorism exercise that includes management of cascading effects on critical infrastructure (as such term is defined in section 1016(e) of Public Law 107–56 (42 U.S.C. 5195c(e))) in accordance with the requirements relating to a scenario specified in subsection (b). (b)Exercise requirementsThe requirements relating to a scenario specified in this subsection are the following: (1)An extreme cold weather event, such as an event caused by a polar vortex, with respect to access to critical services. (2)Any cascading effects on critical infrastructure. (3)How the effects of a successful terrorist attack against critical infrastructure could be mitigated by emergency managers, State officials, and appropriate private sector and community stakeholders. (4)How the resilience of communities that could be impacted by such an attack could be bolstered. (5)Coordination with appropriate Federal departments and agencies, and State, local, Tribal, and territorial agencies. (6)Coordination with appropriate private sector and community stakeholders. (c)ReportNot later than 60 days after the completion of the exercise required under subsection (a), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall, consistent with the protection of classified information, submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate an after-action report presenting the initial findings of such exercise, any immediate and longer-term plans for incorporating lessons learned into future operations of the Department of Homeland Security, and any proposed legislative changes informed by such exercise. Passed the House of Representatives July 13, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 3106 IH: Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-04-30 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. 3106IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESApril 30, 2025Mr. Kennedy of New York (for himself and Mr. Thompson of Mississippi) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland SecurityA BILLTo require the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a collective response to a terrorism exercise that includes the management of cascading effects on critical infrastructure during times of extreme cold weather, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act of 2025.
2.Exercise on terrorist attack during extreme cold (a)In generalIn addition to, or as part of exercise programs currently carried out by the Department of Homeland Security, to enhance domestic preparedness for terrorism, promote the dissemination of homeland security information, and test the homeland security posture of the United States, the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through appropriate offices and components of the Department, shall develop and conduct a collective response to terrorism exercise that includes management of cascading effects on critical infrastructure (as such term is defined in section 1016(e) of Public Law 107–56 (42 U.S.C. 5195c(e))) in accordance with the requirements relating to a scenario specified in subsection (b). (b)Exercise requirementsThe requirements relating to a scenario specified in this subsection are the following: (1)An extreme cold weather event, such as an event caused by a polar vortex, with respect to access to critical services. (2)Any cascading effects on critical infrastructure. (3)How the effects of a successful terrorist attack against critical infrastructure could be mitigated by emergency managers, State officials, and appropriate private sector and community stakeholders. (4)How the resilience of communities that could be impacted by such an attack could be bolstered. (5)Coordination with appropriate Federal departments and agencies, and State, local, Tribal, and territorial agencies. (6)Coordination with appropriate private sector and community stakeholders. (c)ReportNot later than 60 days after the completion of the exercise required under subsection (a), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall, consistent with the protection of classified information, submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate an after-action report presenting the initial findings of such exercise, any immediate and longer-term plans for incorporating lessons learned into future operations of the Department of Homeland Security, and any proposed legislative changes informed by such exercise.
107 HR 3106 : Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act of 2025 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. IIB119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 3106IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJuly 14, 2026 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental AffairsAN ACTTo require the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a collective response to a terrorism exercise that includes the management of cascading effects on critical infrastructure during times of extreme cold weather, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act of 2025.2.Exercise on terrorist attack during extreme cold(a)In generalIn addition to, or as part of exercise programs currently carried out by the Department of Homeland Security, to enhance domestic preparedness for terrorism, promote the dissemination of homeland security information, and test the homeland security posture of the United States, the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through appropriate offices and components of the Department, shall develop and conduct a collective response to terrorism exercise that includes management of cascading effects on critical infrastructure (as such term is defined in section 1016(e) of Public Law 107–56 (42 U.S.C. 5195c(e))) in accordance with the requirements relating to a scenario specified in subsection (b).(b)Exercise requirementsThe requirements relating to a scenario specified in this subsection are the following:(1)An extreme cold weather event, such as an event caused by a polar vortex, with respect to access to critical services.(2)Any cascading effects on critical infrastructure.(3)How the effects of a successful terrorist attack against critical infrastructure could be mitigated by emergency managers, State officials, and appropriate private sector and community stakeholders.(4)How the resilience of communities that could be impacted by such an attack could be bolstered.(5)Coordination with appropriate Federal departments and agencies, and State, local, Tribal, and territorial agencies.(6)Coordination with appropriate private sector and community stakeholders.(c)ReportNot later than 60 days after the completion of the exercise required under subsection (a), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall, consistent with the protection of classified information, submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate an after-action report presenting the initial findings of such exercise, any immediate and longer-term plans for incorporating lessons learned into future operations of the Department of Homeland Security, and any proposed legislative changes informed by such exercise.Passed the House of Representatives July 13, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
107 HR 3106 RH: Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2026-07-13 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. IBUnion Calendar No. 648119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 3106[Report No. 119–744]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESApril 30, 2025Mr. Kennedy of New York (for himself and Mr. Thompson of Mississippi) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland SecurityJuly 13, 2026Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printedA BILLTo require the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a collective response to a terrorism exercise that includes the management of cascading effects on critical infrastructure during times of extreme cold weather, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act of 2025.2.Exercise on terrorist attack during extreme cold(a)In generalIn addition to, or as part of exercise programs currently carried out by the Department of Homeland Security, to enhance domestic preparedness for terrorism, promote the dissemination of homeland security information, and test the homeland security posture of the United States, the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through appropriate offices and components of the Department, shall develop and conduct a collective response to terrorism exercise that includes management of cascading effects on critical infrastructure (as such term is defined in section 1016(e) of Public Law 107–56 (42 U.S.C. 5195c(e))) in accordance with the requirements relating to a scenario specified in subsection (b).(b)Exercise requirementsThe requirements relating to a scenario specified in this subsection are the following:(1)An extreme cold weather event, such as an event caused by a polar vortex, with respect to access to critical services.(2)Any cascading effects on critical infrastructure.(3)How the effects of a successful terrorist attack against critical infrastructure could be mitigated by emergency managers, State officials, and appropriate private sector and community stakeholders.(4)How the resilience of communities that could be impacted by such an attack could be bolstered.(5)Coordination with appropriate Federal departments and agencies, and State, local, Tribal, and territorial agencies.(6)Coordination with appropriate private sector and community stakeholders.(c)ReportNot later than 60 days after the completion of the exercise required under subsection (a), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall, consistent with the protection of classified information, submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate an after-action report presenting the initial findings of such exercise, any immediate and longer-term plans for incorporating lessons learned into future operations of the Department of Homeland Security, and any proposed legislative changes informed by such exercise.July 13, 2026Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 04/30/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 04/30/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 04/30/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security. |
| 05/01/2025 | House committee actions | Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence. |
| 05/01/2025 | House committee actions | Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology. |
| 06/24/2026 | House committee actions | Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology Discharged |
| 06/24/2026 | House committee actions | Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence Discharged |
| 06/24/2026 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 06/24/2026 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0. |
| 07/13/2026 | Library of Congress | Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-744. |
| 07/13/2026 | House floor actions | Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-744. |
| 07/13/2026 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 648. |
| 07/13/2026 | House floor actions | Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. |
| 07/13/2026 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4394-4395) |
| 07/13/2026 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3106. |
| 07/13/2026 | House floor actions | 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. |
| 07/13/2026 | House floor actions | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4403) |
| 07/13/2026 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 7 (Roll no. 234). (text: CR H4394-4395) |
| 07/13/2026 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 7 (Roll no. 234). (text: CR H4394-4395) |
| 07/13/2026 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 07/14/2026 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Display Title | Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act of 2025 |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act of 2025 |
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a collective response to a terrorism exercise that includes the management of cascading effects on critical infrastructure during times of extreme cold weather, and for other purposes. |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act of 2025 |
| Official Title as Introduced | To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a collective response to a terrorism exercise that includes the management of cascading effects on critical infrastructure during times of extreme cold weather, and for other purposes. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee | 07/14/2026 Referred To |
| House - Homeland Security Committee | 07/13/2026 Reported By |
| House - Homeland Security Committee | 06/24/2026 Markup By |
| House - Homeland Security Committee | 04/30/2025 Referred To |
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Policy Area: Emergency Management
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