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H.R. 3106 · 119th Congress

Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act of 2025

Passed HouseEmergency Management
IntroducedApr 30, 2025
Passed HouseJul 13, 2026
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Jul 14, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The House passed it 400–7. All 4 of Iowa's representatives voted yes in the House. It would change 0 sections of existing law and would add 1 new provisions of its own.

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 3106 doesn't change any existing section of law. It would create 1 new provision of its own. Read from the bill text as sent to the Senate (Jul 14, 2026).

New provisions of the bill's own

  • Sec. 2 Exercise on terrorist attack during extreme cold
What the words would change: every change, in place (0)

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what would be struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

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    What it does

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    Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act of 2025

    This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop and conduct an exercise to enhance collective domestic preparedness for and response to a terrorist attack during an extreme cold weather event (e.g., an event caused by a polar vortex when Arctic air expands southward). The scenario in the exercise must involve a terrorist attack causing cascading effects on critical infrastructure (i.e., systems and assets of vital importance to national security, public health, or safety) and must address how public and private entities can coordinate to mitigate such effects and bolster community resilience.

    Within 60 days after completion of the exercise, DHS must submit to Congress an after-action report including the initial findings of the exercise, plans for incorporating lessons learned into future operations, and any proposed legislative changes.

    Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Apr 30, 2025).

    Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

    What has happened

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    1. Jul 14, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Senate
    2. Jul 13, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
    3. Jul 13, 2026On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 7 (Roll no. 234). (text: CR H4394-4395) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
    4. Jul 13, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 7 (Roll no. 234). (text: CR H4394-4395) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
    5. Jul 13, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4403)House floor actions
    6. Jul 13, 2026At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
    7. Jul 13, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3106.House floor actions
    8. Jul 13, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4394-4395)House floor actions
    9. Jul 13, 2026Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
    10. Jul 13, 2026Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 648.House floor actions
    11. Jul 13, 2026Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-744.House floor actions
    12. Jul 13, 2026Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-744.Library of Congress
    13. Jun 24, 2026Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.House committee actions
    14. Jun 24, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
    15. Jun 24, 2026Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence DischargedHouse committee actions
    16. Jun 24, 2026Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology DischargedHouse committee actions
    17. May 1, 2025Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.House committee actions
    18. May 1, 2025Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.House committee actions
    19. Apr 30, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.House floor actions
    20. Apr 30, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
    21. Apr 30, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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    Recorded votes

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    1. Jul 13, 2026 · HousePassed 400–7
      Iowa: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn yes
      On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · needed two-thirds
      R 198 yes, 7 noI 1 yes, 0 noD 201 yes, 0 noEach member · Record

    Cosponsors

    • Bennie G. Thompson D-MS-2