Bills · HR 1831
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1831Transportation and Public Works
To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to carry out a pilot program for the prevention and mitigation of acts of terrorism using motor vehicles, and for other purposes.
INTRO MAR 4· LAST ACTION MAR 4
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses a serious security concern: the use of vehicles in terrorist attacks, which has occurred both internationally and domestically. By establishing a pilot program, the government is trying a new approach to make it harder for terrorists to acquire and use vehicles for harmful purposes.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to more consistent and effective reporting of suspicious activities by vehicle rental and sales companies, potentially preventing future attacks. If it doesn't become law, the current, possibly inconsistent, methods for identifying and reporting such threats would likely continue, potentially leaving gaps in security that could be exploited.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The bill directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a pilot program focused on preventing vehicle-borne terrorism within one year of the bill's enactment.
This sets a clear timeline for the Department of Homeland Security to begin efforts on a specific national security concern.
PROVISION 02
The pilot program requires developing uniform standards for information collected by rental agencies and used in suspicious activity reports, in consultation with the automotive industry.
This aims to create a consistent and effective way for vehicle rental and sales companies to share critical information with law enforcement.
PROVISION 03
It mandates providing operators with threat assessments on large vehicle terrorism and distributing guidance and training for improving suspicious activity reporting.
This provision ensures that relevant businesses and their employees are informed about threats and equipped to recognize and report suspicious behavior.
PROVISION 04
The bill provides an exemption from liability for dealers and rental companies for actions taken in accordance with this pilot program.
This encourages participation from the automotive industry by protecting them from potential lawsuits arising from their cooperation with the program.
PROVISION 05
It requires a study, within 18 months, on how to work with rental car and ride-sharing companies to identify risks and threats of terrorist attacks.
This expands the scope of threat identification beyond traditional rental companies to include newer transportation models like ride-sharing services.
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ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSMAR 4
Introduced in House
MAR 4
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
MAR 4
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1831
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 4, 2025
Last actionMar 4, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HOMELAND SECURITY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 4, 2025
House BillHR 1831Transportation and Public Works
To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to carry out a pilot program for the prevention and mitigation of acts of terrorism using motor vehicles, and for other purposes.
INTRODUCED MAR 4, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 4, 2025
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