H.R.3106 - Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act of 2025 (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R.3106, the "Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act of 2025," mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a terrorism response exercise. This exercise must include managing cascading effects on critical infrastructure during extreme cold weather events. The bill requires a report to Congress on the exercise's findings and plans for incorporating lessons learned.
Expected Effects
The bill aims to improve national preparedness for terrorist attacks that exploit vulnerabilities during extreme weather. This will involve testing and improving coordination between federal, state, local, tribal, and private sector entities. Ultimately, the goal is to bolster community resilience and mitigate the impact of such attacks.
Potential Benefits
- Enhanced preparedness for terrorist attacks during extreme weather events.
- Improved coordination among various levels of government and the private sector.
- Identification of vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure.
- Development of strategies to mitigate cascading effects of attacks.
- Increased community resilience to disasters.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential costs associated with conducting the mandated exercise.
- Possible disruption of existing Department of Homeland Security programs.
- Risk of the exercise revealing sensitive information about infrastructure vulnerabilities.
- The report to Congress may require significant time and resources to prepare.
- Focus may be too narrow, concentrating only on cold weather events.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill aligns with the Constitution's broad goals of providing for the common defense and ensuring domestic tranquility, as stated in the Preamble. Congress has the power to legislate on matters of national security under Article I, Section 8, which grants it the power to provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States. The bill does not appear to infringe on any specific constitutional rights or limitations.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).