H.R. 1608 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Department of Homeland Security Vehicular Terrorism Prevention and Mitigation Act of 2025
H.R. 1608 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) has passed the house — introduced on Feb 26, 2025, sponsored by Carlos A. Gimenez with 2 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Feb 26, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
- Groups that lobbied
- 1
What it does
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).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Carlos A. Gimenez (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 26, 2025
- Passed the HouseNov 17, 2025
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Nov 18, 2025)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Nov 17, 2025 · Passed400–15
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Who lobbied on it
1 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
Committees
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Homeland Security Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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