What does EXERCISE ON TERRORIST ATTACK DURING EXTREME COLD. of Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act of 2025 do?

This section directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop and conduct a terrorism exercise focused on managing cascading effects on critical infrastructure. The exercise must include a scenario involving an extreme cold weather event, such as a polar vortex, and consider the impact on access to critical services. The exercise should evaluate how emergency managers, state officials, and stakeholders can mitigate the effects of a terrorist attack against critical infrastructure. It also aims to bolster the resilience of communities potentially impacted by such an attack. Coordination with federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial agencies, as well as private sector and community stakeholders, is required. Within 60 days of the exercise's completion, the Secretary must submit an after-action report to the House and Senate Homeland Security Committees. The report should include initial findings, plans for incorporating lessons learned, and any proposed legislative changes.

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

Q: What does Preamble of Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act of 2025 do?

This bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a terrorism exercise. The exercise must include management of cascading effects on critical infrastructure. The exercise must occur during times of extreme cold weather.

Q: What does SHORT TITLE. of Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act of 2025.

Last updated: 6/24/2026 · Introduced: 4/30/2025

Author: Timothy Kennedy (D-NY)

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This bill mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a terrorism exercise simulating an attack on critical infrastructure during extreme cold weather.
The exercise requires coordination between federal, state, local, tribal, territorial agencies, private sector entities, and community stakeholders to assess and mitigate potential impacts.
Following the exercise, the Secretary must submit a report to Congress detailing findings, lessons learned, and potential legislative adjustments.

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