Bill > HR1299

This bill aims to reauthorize and expand the National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) within the Department of Homeland Security's Secret Service, focusing on preventing targeted violence, particularly in schools. The bill establishes the NTAC's core functions, which include providing training on threat assessment, conducting research, facilitating information sharing, and developing evidence-based programs to prevent violence. Specifically, the bill creates a Safe School Initiative that will research targeted school violence, develop training courses for agencies and educational institutions, and coordinate with other federal departments like Justice, Education, and Health and Human Services. The legislation was partly inspired by the 2018 Parkland school shooting, which highlighted the importance of identifying and intervening in potential violent situations before they occur. The bill requires the Secret Service to hire personnel with expertise in child psychology and school threat assessment, and mandates a comprehensive report to Congress every two years detailing the Center's activities, training efforts, and effectiveness. The NTAC is authorized $10 million annually from 2026 to 2030, with a clear prohibition on using funds for firearms training. The bill emphasizes a proactive, preventative approach to identifying and supporting individuals who may pose a risk of violence, with the ultimate goal of diverting potential threats and protecting communities.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1299/all-info