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H.R. 3425 · 119th Congress

Personnel Oversight and Shift Tracking Act of 2025

Passed HouseGovernment Operations and Politics
IntroducedMay 15, 2025
Passed HouseSep 8, 2025
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Sep 9, 2025: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The House passed it 402–0. All 4 of Iowa's representatives voted yes in the House. It would change 0 sections of existing law and would add 3 new provisions of its own.

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 3425 doesn't change any existing section of law. It would create 3 new provisions of its own. Read from the bill text as sent to the Senate (Sep 9, 2025).

New provisions of the bill's own

  • Sec. 2 Improved data collection and performance accountability
  • Sec. 3 Personnel shift management and system modernization
  • Sec. 4 Savings clause
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.

    From the bill's official text on GovInfo and the U.S. Code, latest edition, which may not yet show changes made since.

    What it does

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    Personnel Oversight and Shift Tracking Act of 2025 or the POST Act of 2025

    The bill directs the Federal Protective Service (FPS) to improve the performance of security personnel contracted to protect federal buildings and to report on such efforts to Congress.

    Within one year after the bill's enactment, FPS must establish performance testing and improvement protocols for contract security personnel. Specifically, FPS shall (1) establish standards for the collection, maintenance, and analysis of covert testing data; (2) conduct quarterly analytical reviews of covert testing data to identify trends and opportunities for operational improvement; (3) establish a mandatory, cause-specific corrective training and performance improvement plan for any individual who fails a covert test; and (4) update security training guidance to address failed covert tests, emerging threats, and best practices. FPS must report to Congress about implementation upon completion and annually thereafter.

    Within 180 days after the bill’s enactment, FPS must assess whether to replace or upgrade its tracking system for managing and monitoring the deployment availability of contract security personnel. FPS must develop (1) an implementation plan that includes a timeline for the replacement or update; and (2) procedures to ensure timely and accurate communication to building tenants regarding contract security personnel absences or other gaps in coverage. FPS must report to Congress on the assessment within one year after the bill's enactment and annually for the next three years.

    Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, May 15, 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. Sep 9, 2025Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Senate
    2. Sep 8, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
    3. Sep 8, 2025On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 0 (Roll no. 241). (text: CR H3877-3878) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
    4. Sep 8, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 0 (Roll no. 241). (text: CR H3877-3878) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
    5. Sep 8, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3881-3882)House floor actions
    6. Sep 8, 2025At 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. Sep 8, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3425.House floor actions
    8. Sep 8, 2025Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3877-3879)House floor actions
    9. Sep 8, 2025Mr. Barrett moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
    10. Sep 8, 2025Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 196.House floor actions
    11. Sep 8, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-239.House floor actions
    12. Sep 8, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-239.Library of Congress
    13. Jun 11, 2025Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.House committee actions
    14. Jun 11, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
    15. Jun 11, 2025Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management DischargedHouse committee actions
    16. May 16, 2025Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.House committee actions
    17. May 15, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.House floor actions
    18. May 15, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
    19. May 15, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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    Recorded votes

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    1. Sep 8, 2025 · HousePassed 402–0
      Iowa: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn yes
      On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · needed two-thirds
      R 206 yes, 0 noD 196 yes, 0 noEach member · Record

    Cosponsors

    • Shomari Figures D-AL-2