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HR 3106 · 119th Congress · HouseIn committee

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

Provisional: our plain-language summary, pending review.

In plain language: This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to run an emergency response drill simulating a terrorist attack on critical infrastructure during severe winter weather, such as a polar vortex. The exercise will test how federal, state, local, and private utility officials coordinate to keep heat, electricity, and essential public services functioning during simultaneous disasters. Within 60 days of completing the drill, homeland security officials must report their findings to Congress, including any recommendations for changes to federal law.

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Who it affects

Who it helps · who it burdens.

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Who it helps

  • Congressional homeland security committeesReceive an after-action report from DHS within 60 days of the exercise detailing initial findings, operational integration plans, and proposed legislative changes.provisional

Who it burdens

  • Department of Homeland SecurityMust develop and conduct a specialized exercise simulating a terrorist attack on critical infrastructure during extreme cold weather, and submit an after-action report with legislative proposals to Congress within 60 days of completion.provisional

Dollar-level funding (FEC sector totals) is coming in a later phase.

What it does

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Provisional: our reading of what the bill does, pending review.

  1. Requires the Department of Homeland Security to develop and conduct an emergency response exercise simulating a terrorist attack on critical infrastructure during an extreme cold weather event, testing how government agencies, private partners, and communities coordinate to protect critical services.

    Sec. 2(a)-(b)provisional

  2. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit an after-action report to Congress within 60 days of completing the exercise, outlining findings, plans to apply lessons learned to department operations, and proposed legislative changes.

    Sec. 2(c)provisional

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The record

How members voted on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act of 2025.

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  • House · Jul 13, 2026 · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY

    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed

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Timeline

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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.
  2. Jul 13, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  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)
  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)
  5. Jul 13, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4403)
  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.
  7. Jul 13, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3106.
  8. Jul 13, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4394-4395)
  9. Jul 13, 2026Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  10. Jul 13, 2026Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 648.
  11. Jul 13, 2026Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-744.
  12. Jun 24, 2026Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
  13. Jun 24, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  14. Jun 24, 2026Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence Discharged
  15. Jun 24, 2026Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology Discharged
  16. May 1, 2025Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
  17. May 1, 2025Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
  18. Apr 30, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
  19. Apr 30, 2025Introduced in House
  1. Jul 14, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  2. Jul 13, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  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)
  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)
  5. Jul 13, 2026Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-744.
  6. Jun 24, 2026Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
  7. Apr 30, 2025Introduced in House

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Civic Herald. “Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act of 2025 (H.R. 3106, 119th Congress).” https://civicherald.app/bills/119-hr-3106. Congress.gov record as of Aug 20, 2026.

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