A Republican bill with 12 Democratic cosponsors · See all 24 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
In committee
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The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "EAGLES Act of 2025," seeks to reauthorize and expand the National Threat Assessment Center within the Department of Homeland Security. The Center will be operated by the United States Secret Service to focus on the prevention of targeted violence. A major component of the act is the establishment of a national program specifically for targeted school violence prevention. This program includes conducting research, providing training to various agencies, and developing evidence-based programs. The bill also allows for the hiring of specialized personnel to support these efforts. It includes an authorization of $10,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030.
Yes· 3 of 12
- Scored +5
Would children be better off under this?
The bill establishes a national program specifically to prevent targeted violence in K-12 schools.
- Scored +5
Would students be better off under this?
The bill creates a specialized national program to ensure school safety through research, training, and early intervention.
- Scored +5
Does this put more money into scientific research?
The bill authorizes $50,000,000 over five years to fund research into targeted violence and threat assessment.
The opposite
- Scored -1
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill authorizes new annual appropriations of $10,000,000 through 2030.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Targeted School Violence Prevention: The Center will establish a national program to research and prevent targeted school violence through training and evidence-based practices (Section 3(c)).
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Increased Training Access: The Center is tasked with developing training courses for agencies with public safety responsibilities and local educational agencies, with a plan to offer resources to entities within every State (Section 3(c)(2)).
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Expertise in Child Development: The bill allows the Secret Service to hire specialized personnel, including at least one expert in child psychological development (Section 3(d)(1)).
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Information Accessibility: The Center may create an interactive website to share information and data regarding evidence-based practices for preventing school violence (Section 3(c)(5)).
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Public Safety Research: The Center will conduct research on threat assessment and publish its findings on the Secret Service and School Safety websites (Section 3(c)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — The bill establishes a national program specifically to prevent targeted violence in K-12 schools. Would students be better off under this? — The bill creates a specialized national program to ensure school safety through research, training, and early intervention. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The bill aims to reduce juvenile arrests and provide better support systems for students in schools. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill's focus on school safety and community resources can benefit families relying on public school systems.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill authorizes $50,000,000 over five years to fund research into targeted violence and threat assessment. Does this put more money into public schools? — The bill provides new resources and training specifically for local educational agencies to prevent school violence.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates the publication of research findings on public websites and requires regular reports to Congress.
- Healthcare
- Does this make mental health care easier to get? — The bill facilitates coordination with mental health professionals to provide early intervention and support for at-risk students.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this shorten or soften prison sentences? — The bill emphasizes diversionary techniques and early intervention to move youth away from the criminal justice system. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill's focus on social support and intervention aims to stabilize community environments.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill authorizes the hiring of additional specialized personnel for the National Threat Assessment Center. Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill authorizes new annual appropriations of $10,000,000 through 2030.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill includes the creation of an interactive website to disseminate safety data and research.
- 4/29/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 12/3/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 12/1/2025
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 9/17/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 8/8/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 5/5/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/8/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 3/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/6/2025
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- 2/13/2025
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
3 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Ami BeraDemocrat · California
Brendan BoyleDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Don BaconRepublican · Nebraska
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormickDemocrat · Florida
Juan CiscomaniRepublican · Arizona
Donald DavisDemocrat · North Carolina
Sharice DavidsDemocrat · Kansas
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Carlos GimenezRepublican · Florida
Josh HarderDemocrat · California
Thomas KeanRepublican · New Jersey
Jennifer KiggansRepublican · Virginia
Ted LieuDemocrat · California
Nick LaLotaRepublican · New York
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
Jared MoskowitzDemocrat · Florida
Joe NeguseDemocrat · Colorado
Burgess OwensRepublican · Utah
John RutherfordRepublican · Florida
Maria SalazarRepublican · Florida
Pete StauberRepublican · Minnesota
Kim SchrierDemocrat · Washington
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia
Debbie Wasserman SchultzDemocrat · Florida