Bill > HR1508

This bill establishes a new Special Events Program within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to help assess and support security for large, preplanned events that are not already designated as National Special Security Events. The program will allow federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial officials to voluntarily submit special events for a risk-based security rating, considering factors like expected attendance, event size, venue, potential terrorism threats, and other homeland security information. DHS will develop a standard process for submitting and evaluating these event ratings, with the ability to provide security and situational awareness support to event organizers. The Secretary of Homeland Security will be required to submit annual reports to Congressional committees detailing the number of events submitted, their rating levels, and the federal support provided. Additionally, the bill mandates research and development of technologies and techniques to enhance security support for mass gatherings, with careful attention to constitutional, privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties protections. The program aims to improve coordination and preparedness for potential security threats at significant public events.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1508/all-info