US HB1608

Secretary of Homeland Security must submit a report to Congress within 180 days on efforts to prevent, deter, and respond to vehicular terrorism, coordinated with TSA and CISA

Report must assess current and emerging threats including methods used by perpetrators, domestic and international trends, and risks from autonomous vehicles, ADAS-equipped vehicles, and ride-sharing services

Report must review vulnerable locations including critical infrastructure (airports, seaports, power plants, government facilities) and soft targets (parades, concerts, sporting events, places of worship, holiday markets)

Report must summarize DHS countermeasures including physical barriers, geofencing, surveillance systems, law enforcement coordination, and engagement with vehicle rental companies, ride-sharing platforms, and automotive manufacturers

Secretary must provide a congressional briefing within 30 days of the report submission; the classified report must include an unclassified executive summary published on a public DHS website