MSD Act

119th Congress Introduced by Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick and 2 co-sponsors

MSD Act aims to strengthen K-12 school safety and emergency preparedness by coordinating education and homeland security measures and related technology.

Introduced in House

Quick facts

Bill number: H.R. 1335

Short title: MSD Act

Introduced: May 23, 2025

Lead sponsor: Rep. Jared Moskowitz

Cosponsors: Rep. Sheila Cherfilus‑McCormick; Rep. Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Referral: Committee on Education and Workforce; Committee on Homeland Security (and subcommittees on Emergency Management & Technology and Counterterrorism & Intelligence)

Recent procedural actions (selected): filed 5/23/2025; referred to committees/subcommittees 2/13/2025; considered on Local & Consent Calendars 5/30/2025; laid before the House, adopted by nonrecord vote, and reported enrolled 6/1/2025.

What is known and what is not

The available record supplied does not include the bill text or a summary of substantive provisions. Therefore a definitive description of the bill’s purpose and specific legislative changes cannot be provided here.

The bill’s short title (“MSD Act”) and its referrals to the Education and Workforce Committee and Homeland Security Committee—including subcommittees on Emergency Management & Technology and Counterterrorism & Intelligence—suggest the bill likely relates to subjects at the intersection of education, emergency preparedness/response, school safety, and related technology or counterterrorism considerations. However, this is an inference and not a substitute for the bill text.

Procedural and timeline notes

Introduced in House: 05/23/2025

Committee referrals and subcommittee referrals occurred on 02/13/2025 (committee assignment language indicates portions were routed to both Education and Workforce and Homeland Security jurisdictions).

Considered by Local & Consent Calendars: 05/30/2025; placed on Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions Calendar and later laid before the House and adopted (nonrecord vote) and reported enrolled on 06/01/2025.

“Reported enrolled” typically indicates the bill was prepared in final form for consideration (or transmission to the Senate if it passed the House).

Likely stakeholders and potential impacts (based on committee jurisdictions)

If the bill addresses topics common to these committees, affected parties could include:
- K–12 schools and school districts (policy, funding, safety protocols, training)
- State and local emergency management agencies
- Law enforcement and counterterrorism authorities engaged with school or campus safety
- Vendors of emergency notification/technology systems and training providers
- Students, teachers, and families (through safety, preparedness, mental-health or resource changes)
- Federal grant recipients or applicants (if the bill creates or modifies grant programs)

How to get the full text and track the bill

Search for “H.R. 1335 MSD Act” or “H.R. 1335” on Congress.gov, GovInfo.gov, or the House Clerk’s website to retrieve the full bill text, official summaries, and any committee reports.

Contact the office of Rep. Jared Moskowitz for the sponsor’s summary and legislative intent.

Monitor the House and committee calendars, and the Congressional Record for debate, amendments, and votes.

If you provide the bill text or a link to it, I can produce a detailed section-by-section summary, list concrete provisions (funding amounts, effective dates, compliance requirements), and analyze affected stakeholders and fiscal impacts.

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