Contact Congress about H.R. 1831: To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to carry out a pilot program for the prevention and mitigation of acts of terrorism using motor vehicles, and for other purposes.

DHS would run a one-year test to help spot terrorist threats tied to large rental vehicles. Rental companies and dealers could get training, share reports, and, if DHS says it is needed, use a non-secret watch list check.

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To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to carry out a pilot program for the prevention and mitigation of acts of terrorism using motor vehicles, and for other purposes. is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.

Latest action on H.R. 1831: Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects rental vehicle companies, vehicle dealers, and companies that handle large passenger vehicles. Their workers may have to follow new guidance, collect data in a more standard way, and report suspicious activity. It could also affect customers renting large vehicles, because their information may be checked or shared under the test program. Congress would use the reports to decide whether a larger or permanent system makes sense.

Why this matters: Large vehicles can cause major harm if someone uses them in an attack, and this bill tests whether rental businesses can help spot threats earlier. It could improve how tips reach law enforcement before a crisis. It could also increase how much customer information companies collect and share with the government. The built-in reports would help Congress judge safety gains, privacy risks, and whether the idea should continue.

Key provisions in H.R. 1831

• DHS must start the pilot within one year after the bill becomes law. The pilot may run for up to one year.
• The program focuses on large rental vehicles. These include buses, large vans, and some trucks and trailers that can carry more than 15 passengers.
• DHS must work with vehicle sales and rental businesses to make one common data standard. It would cover customer information and suspicious activity reports.
• DHS must give participating operators a written threat assessment. The assessment must explain terrorism risks involving large vehicles.
• DHS must give guidance and training to selected workers. The goal is to help them spot and report suspicious activity better.

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DHS would run a one-year test to help spot terrorist threats tied to large rental vehicles. Rental companies and dealers could get training, share reports, and, if DHS says it is needed, use a non-secret watch list check.

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