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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS

House BillHR 1335Educational facilities and institutionsEmergency communications systems

MSD Act

INTRO FEB 13· LAST ACTION FEB 13

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WHAT THE BILL DOES

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This bill is important because it addresses school safety, a significant concern for many families. If it becomes law, it would create uniform national standards for how schools handle emergencies and how they communicate with parents during a crisis, ensuring a consistent level of preparedness across federally funded schools. It also focuses on physical security by requiring stronger doors, which could potentially reduce vulnerability during threats.

Without this bill, emergency response and door security standards can vary widely from one school district to another, potentially leading to inconsistencies in how threats are managed and how quickly parents are informed. This legislation aims to provide a baseline for school safety measures, potentially offering peace of mind to parents and a safer environment for students and staff by requiring proactive planning and physical security enhancements.

KEY PROVISIONS

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PROVISION 01

Requires local educational agencies (LEAs) that receive federal funds to develop and implement emergency response procedures for all public elementary and secondary schools.

This creates a mandatory, standardized approach to emergency preparedness in schools, potentially improving responses to critical incidents.

PROVISION 02

Mandates that these emergency procedures ensure parents and guardians receive timely notification of covered threats and emergencies at school.

This ensures parents are kept informed about their children's safety during critical events.

PROVISION 03

Directs the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to form an expert committee to develop recommendations for reinforced interior and exterior doors in federally funded schools.

This initiates a process to establish federal standards for physical security infrastructure in schools.

PROVISION 04

Requires CISA to issue a final rule, based on committee recommendations, mandating the installation or modification of doors in federally funded elementary and secondary schools.

This provision directly leads to physical security upgrades in schools to better protect against threats.

PROVISION 05

Authorizes an additional $100 million annually for ten years through the Homeland Security Grant Program to help schools pay for the required door modifications.

This helps schools cover the costs of mandated security upgrades, making compliance more feasible.

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ACTION TIMELINE

4 EVENTS

FEB 13

Introduced in House

INTROREFERRAL

FEB 13

Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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.

INTROREFERRAL

FEB 13

Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.

COMMITTEE

FEB 13

Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.

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BILL INFO

TypeHouse Bill

NumberHR 1335

Congress119th

StatusIn Committee

IntroducedFeb 13, 2025

Last actionFeb 13, 2025

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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HOMELAND SECURITY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 13, 2025

House BillHR 1335Educational facilities and institutionsEmergency communications systems

MSD Act

INTRODUCED FEB 13, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 13, 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law

WHAT THE BILL DOES

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KEY PROVISIONS

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Requires local educational agencies (LEAs) that receive federal funds to develop and implement emergency response procedures for all public elementary and secondary schools.

This creates a mandatory, standardized approach to emergency preparedness in schools, potentially improving responses to critical incidents.

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Mandates that these emergency procedures ensure parents and guardians receive timely notification of covered threats and emergencies at school.

This ensures parents are kept informed about their children's safety during critical events.

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Directs the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to form an expert committee to develop recommendations for reinforced interior and exterior doors in federally funded schools.

This initiates a process to establish federal standards for physical security infrastructure in schools.

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Requires CISA to issue a final rule, based on committee recommendations, mandating the installation or modification of doors in federally funded elementary and secondary schools.

This provision directly leads to physical security upgrades in schools to better protect against threats.

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Authorizes an additional $100 million annually for ten years through the Homeland Security Grant Program to help schools pay for the required door modifications.

This helps schools cover the costs of mandated security upgrades, making compliance more feasible.

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Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment

CISA Director shall convene a rulemaking advisory committee

Not later than one year after the convening of the rulemaking advisory committee

CISA Director shall submit to Congress a report based on the committee's findings and recommendations

Not later than six months after the date of submission of the report

CISA Director shall issue a final rule requiring installation or modification of doors

FUNDING & AUTHORIZATIONS

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AMOUNT	PROGRAM	TYPE	YEARS
$100,000,000	Homeland Security Grant Program	discretionary	10 years (the fiscal year the final rule is issued and each of the nine fiscal years thereafter)

GLOSSARY

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Local Educational Agency (LEA): The local group that runs public schools in an area, like a school district.
Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA): A major federal law that provides funding to K-12 public schools, with the goal of improving educational opportunities for all children.
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA): A U.S. federal agency under the Department of Homeland Security that works to protect critical infrastructure from physical and cyber threats.
Rulemaking Advisory Committee: A group of experts assembled by a government agency to provide advice and recommendations before the agency creates a new rule or regulation.
Homeland Security Grant Program: A federal grant program that provides funding to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments to help them prepare for, prevent, and respond to acts of terrorism and other hazards.
Final Rule: A regulation issued by a federal agency that carries the force of law, following a process of public notice and comment.

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FEB 13, 25

Introduced in House

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FEB 13, 25

Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.

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FEB 13, 25

Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.

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