DHS bill would test response to attack during extreme cold snap
Passed one chamberH.R. 3106Latest action
Sponsor: Timothy M. Kennedy · Representative · NY
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Official title: Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act of 2025
119th Congress
Topics: Government & democracy
Introduced:
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The bill requires DHS to simulate a terrorist attack during extreme cold weather to test infrastructure and emergency response coordination.
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What does this do?
This bill requires DHS to run a training exercise simulating a terrorist attack occurring at the same time as extreme cold weather, like a polar vortex. The exercise tests coordination among government agencies, private companies, and community groups to protect infrastructure such as power grids, water systems, and communication networks. DHS must report findings to Congress within 60 days, including lessons learned, planned changes, and any suggested new laws.
Who does it affect?
DHS, along with federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial agencies and private-sector partners like utility companies, would participate in the exercise. People living in areas prone to extreme cold could be indirectly affected by resulting changes to emergency planning.
Why does it matter?
The exercise is meant to identify weaknesses in emergency response plans before a real combined attack-and-weather crisis occurs. Results could shape future DHS operations and lead to proposed legislation.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedApr 30, 2025
- House committee
- House vote
- SenateYou are here · Jul 14, 2026
- The president's desk
Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Recorded votes
Roll-call votes recorded since January 3, 2025.
House · · Roll call 234
As recorded
- Question
- On Motion to and Pass
- Result:
- Passed
- 400
- Nay
- 7
- 0
- 23
Republicans 198 yes, 7 no, 12 not voting · Democrats 201 yes, 11 not voting · Independent 1 yes
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