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Securing the Cities Improvement Act

3/14/2025, 3:38 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1374

Bill 119 HR 1374, also known as the Securing the Cities Act, aims to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 in order to enhance the Securing the Cities program. This program is designed to prevent terrorist attacks involving radiological or nuclear materials in high-risk urban areas.

The proposed amendments in this bill include improvements to the coordination and implementation of the Securing the Cities program, as well as the enhancement of training and equipment for state and local law enforcement agencies. Additionally, the bill seeks to strengthen partnerships between federal, state, and local entities to ensure a more effective and comprehensive approach to preventing and responding to potential radiological or nuclear threats.

Overall, the goal of Bill 119 HR 1374 is to bolster the capabilities of the Securing the Cities program and enhance national security efforts in high-risk urban areas. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration and coordination among various levels of government to effectively address the threat of radiological or nuclear terrorism.

Current Status of Bill HR 1374

Bill HR 1374 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since March 11, 2025. Bill HR 1374 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 14, 2025.  Bill HR 1374's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of March 11, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1374

Total Number of Sponsors
9
Democrat Sponsors
9
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1374

Primary Policy Focus

Emergency Management

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight
- Department of Homeland Security
- Homeland security
- Nuclear weapons
- Performance measurement
- Terrorism

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1374

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make improvements to the Securing the Cities program, and for other purposes.
To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make improvements to the Securing the Cities program, and for other purposes.

Comments

Yahir Weiss profile image

Yahir Weiss

445

9 months ago

I think this bill is a step in the right direction, but I wonder how it will impact our communities in the long run. What are your thoughts on this?

Aubree McNamara profile image

Aubree McNamara

436

9 months ago

I don't like this new bill. It's gonna mess things up for us in MA. They need to fix it before it's too late. #notcool

Salvador Bryant profile image

Salvador Bryant

475

9 months ago

I don't know much about this, but it seems like it could be good for us? What do you think will happen in the future because of it?

Ty Perry profile image

Ty Perry

430

9 months ago

This bill is total crap! It's gonna mess everything up for us regular folks. Can't believe they're even considering passing this garbage. #ridiculous