Extending Anti-Terrorism Protections Act of 2025
Summary
The "Extending Anti-Terrorism Protections Act of 2025" aims to grant the Secretary of Homeland Security the authority to temporarily extend protections under the SAFETY Act for qualified anti-terrorism technologies. This extension applies if renewal applications are submitted at least 165 days before expiration and are complete upon submission. The extension is valid through fiscal year 2029.
Expected Effects
The bill would allow for continued protection of technologies deemed important for anti-terrorism efforts, preventing a lapse in coverage while renewal applications are processed. This ensures that critical security measures remain in place without interruption. The Secretary's authority to ultimately approve or deny renewal applications is not limited by this temporary extension.
Potential Benefits
- Ensures continuous protection for qualified anti-terrorism technologies.
- Provides a buffer period during the renewal application process.
- Maintains a stable risk management system for anti-terrorism efforts.
- Supports innovation in anti-terrorism technology by providing continued liability protection.
- Enhances national security by preventing gaps in technological defenses.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for extending protections to technologies that may not warrant renewal.
- Increased administrative burden on the Secretary of Homeland Security.
- Possible delays in the final decision on renewal applications.
- Risk of overlooking flaws or inefficiencies in existing anti-terrorism technologies.
- May create a dependency on certain technologies without encouraging further innovation.
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. Specifically, it relates to Article I, Section 8, which grants Congress the power to provide for the common defense. The Act 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).