Department of Homeland Security Vehicular Terrorism Prevention and Mitigation Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-11-20T05:38:24Z

Explore the details of House Bill 1608 Department of Homeland Security Vehicular Terrorism Prevention and Mitigation Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Transportation and Public Works. Stay informed on legislative developments.

11/20/2025, 5:38 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1608

Bill 119 hr 1608, also known as the Vehicular Terrorism Prevention Act, was introduced in the US Congress to address the growing concern of vehicular terrorism. The bill mandates that the Secretary of Homeland Security must produce a comprehensive report on emerging threats and countermeasures related to vehicular terrorism.

The report will analyze the current landscape of vehicular terrorism, including tactics, trends, and potential targets. It will also assess the effectiveness of existing countermeasures and recommend new strategies to prevent and respond to vehicular attacks.

The goal of the Vehicular Terrorism Prevention Act is to enhance the nation's preparedness and resilience against this evolving threat. By providing policymakers and law enforcement agencies with valuable insights and recommendations, the bill aims to improve the security of public spaces and critical infrastructure. In addition to the report, the bill may also include provisions for funding research and development of new technologies and tactics to combat vehicular terrorism. It may also establish partnerships with international allies to share information and best practices in this area. Overall, the Vehicular Terrorism Prevention Act seeks to strengthen the nation's defenses against this growing threat and ensure the safety and security of the American people.

Congressional Summary of HR 1608

Department of Homeland Security Vehicular Terrorism Prevention and Mitigation Act of 2025

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to submit a report to Congress on the department's efforts to prevent, deter, and respond to vehicular terrorism (i.e., an action that utilizes automotive transportation to commit terrorism). DHS must submit the report in coordination with the Transportation Security Administration and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.

Among other things, the report on vehicular terrorism must include

an assessment of the current and emerging threats;
a review of higher-risk locations and events that may be vulnerable, including critical infrastructure sites (e.g., airports and government facilities);
a description of DHS’s coordination efforts with federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies related to prevention; and
recommendations for the research, development, and deployment of technologies to detect, deter, and mitigate vehicular terrorism.

DHS must submit a classified report to Congress, but may include an unclassified executive summary. DHS must publish the executive summary on the department's website.

In addition, DHS must brief Congress on the report's findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1608

Bill HR 1608 is currently in the status of Passed in House since November 17, 2025. Bill HR 1608 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 26, 2025. Bill HR 1608'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 November 18, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1608

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1608

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Transportation and Public Works

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1608

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to produce a report on emerging threats and countermeasures related to vehicular terrorism, and for other purposes.

Comments

Corbin Mayo

399

3 months ago

I think this new bill is a good idea. It's important to keep our country safe from any kind of terrorism, including vehicular attacks. I hope this helps prevent any future incidents.

Damien McCall

479

3 months ago

This bill is bad for us. It will make things worse in the long run.

Ember Simmons

467

3 months ago

I think this bill is good idea. It help keep us safe from bad people.

Izaiah Wood

429

7 months ago

I don't agree with this bill because it will make it harder for me to drive my car to visit my family. It says that the government can track my location and monitor my driving habits without my consent. This is an invasion of my privacy and goes against my rights as a citizen. I believe there are better ways to prevent terrorism without sacrificing our freedoms. Did you know that this bill also allows for the use of drones to monitor traffic patterns?

Izael Mayo

433

3 months ago

This bill is bad news for us all. It's gonna cost us a lot of money and not even guarantee our safety. I don't see how this is gonna benefit anyone except maybe the politicians who get to say they did something about terrorism. #notcool #HRBill1608 #wasteofmoney

Princess Williford

500

3 months ago

This bill is so dumb, like why do they even think this is a good idea? It's gonna mess everything up and make things worse for everyone. I can't believe they're actually trying to pass this crap. SMH.