S. 2551

119 S2551 IS: Extending Anti-Terrorism Protections Act of 2025
 U.S. Senate
 2025-07-30
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  II
  119th CONGRESS
  1st Session
  S. 2551
  IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
  July 30, 2025
  Mr. Peters  (for himself and  Mrs. Capito ) introduced the following bill; which was
  read twice and referred to the  Committee on
  Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
  A BILL
To provide the Secretary of Homeland Security with the authority to
  temporarily extend the duration of protections provided under the SAFETY Act, and for
  other purposes.
1.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the   Extending Anti-Terrorism Protections Act of 2025  .
2.
Risk management system
(a)
Definition
In this section, the term  qualified anti-terrorism technology  has the meaning given the term in section 865 of the Support Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 444 ).
(b)
Extension
Through fiscal year 2029, the Secretary of Homeland Security may temporarily extend the duration of protections provided under the system of risk management set forth in the Support Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 441 et seq. ) to a qualified anti-terrorism technology if the Secretary determines that—
(1)
an application for the renewal of such protections was submitted not later than 165 days before the date of the expiration of such protections; and
(2)
such application for renewal was complete upon submission.
(c)
Rule of construction
A determination by the Secretary to temporarily extend protections to a qualified anti-terrorism technology pursuant to the authority provided by subsection (b) may not be construed to preclude or otherwise limit the authority of the Secretary to ultimately approve or deny the application for renewal of such protections.