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Vehicular Terrorism Prevention Act of 2018

4/7/2025, 3:16 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4227

Bill 115 hr 4227, also known as the Vehicular Terrorism Prevention Act of 2018, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing the growing threat of vehicular terrorism in the United States. The bill seeks to enhance the ability of law enforcement agencies to prevent and respond to acts of terrorism involving vehicles.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a grant program to assist state and local law enforcement agencies in developing and implementing strategies to prevent vehicular terrorism. This program would provide funding for training, equipment, and other resources needed to enhance the ability of law enforcement agencies to detect and respond to potential threats.

Additionally, the bill calls for the development of a national strategy to prevent vehicular terrorism, which would involve coordination between federal, state, and local agencies to share information and best practices for preventing and responding to such attacks. The bill also includes provisions for enhancing the security of public spaces and critical infrastructure to reduce the risk of vehicular attacks. Overall, the Vehicular Terrorism Prevention Act of 2018 aims to improve the preparedness and response capabilities of law enforcement agencies in addressing the threat of vehicular terrorism in the United States. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration and coordination between different levels of government to effectively prevent and respond to acts of terrorism involving vehicles.

Current Status of Bill HR 4227

Bill HR 4227 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 2, 2017. Bill HR 4227 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the House on November 2, 2017.  Bill HR 4227's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 115-400. as of December 31, 2018

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4227

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4227

Primary Policy Focus

Emergency Management

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