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Strengthening School Safety and Violence Prevention: EAGLES Act

The EAGLES Act of 2025 aims to expand the National Threat Assessment Center's (NTAC) efforts to better prevent acts of violence, especially in schools. This means more training for local authorities, teachers, and communities to recognize and respond early to concerning behaviors, which is intended to increase public safety and reduce incidents.
Key points
Increased Support for Schools: The Threat Assessment Center will conduct research and offer training on preventing school violence, helping to identify and support students exhibiting concerning behaviors.
Early Threat Detection: The Act promotes a behavioral threat assessment approach to help identify individuals potentially planning acts of violence before they occur, involving local agencies, professionals, and the community.
Enhanced Public Safety: By expanding the Center's activities, more communities and institutions will have access to the tools and knowledge needed to prevent violence, leading to an overall increase in safety.
No Firearms Training: Funds from the Act cannot be used for firearms training, emphasizing a focus on prevention and early intervention.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1299
Sponsor: Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26]
Process start date: 2025-02-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

EAGLES Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_1299.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-02-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased Support for Schools: The Threat Assessment Center will conduct research and offer training on preventing school violence, helping to identify and support students exhibiting concerning behaviors.
  • Early Threat Detection: The Act promotes a behavioral threat assessment approach to help identify individuals potentially planning acts of violence before they occur, involving local agencies, professionals, and the community.
  • Enhanced Public Safety: By expanding the Center's activities, more communities and institutions will have access to the tools and knowledge needed to prevent violence, leading to an overall increase in safety.
  • No Firearms Training: Funds from the Act cannot be used for firearms training, emphasizing a focus on prevention and early intervention.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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