Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act

House Bill

H.R. 2531

119th Congress

Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 6, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Mark E. Amodei

Representative

Republican

NV-2

Cosponsors

7

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This bill extends the authority of the Department of Defense to work with Israel on developing and maintaining anti-tunnel capabilities. This means the U.S. and Israel can continue collaborating on research, testing, and support for technologies that can detect and respond to underground tunnels.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

SponsorMark E. Amodei (R-NV)

Introduced6/6/2025

StatusReferred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Energy an

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Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act

This bill extends the authority of the Department of Defense to work with Israel on developing and maintaining anti-tunnel capabilities. This means the U.S. and Israel can continue collaborating on research, testing, and support for technologies that can detec

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This bill extends the authority of the Department of Defense to work with Israel on developing and maintaining anti-tunnel capabilities. This means the U.S. and Israel can continue collaborating on research, testing, and support for technologies that can detect and respond to underground tunnels.

Bill Number: 2531
Sponsor: Mark E. Amodei (R-NV)
Introduced: 6/6/2025
Status: Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Energy an
Policy Area: International Affairs

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Fact Sheet

Title: Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act
Bill Number: 2531
Sponsor: Mark E. Amodei (R-NV)
Status: Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Energy an
Introduced: 6/6/2025
Summary: This bill extends the authority of the Department of Defense to work with Israel on developing and maintaining anti-tunnel capabilities. This means the U.S. and Israel can continue collaborating on research, testing, and support for technologies that can detect and respond to underground tunnels.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill extends the authority of the Department of Defense to work with Israel on developing and maintaining anti-tunnel capabilities. This means the U.S. and Israel can continue collaborating on research, testing, and support for technologies that can detect and respond to underground tunnels.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

United States-Israel Anti-Tunnel Cooperation Extension Act This bill extends the authority of the Department of Defense to (1) jointly carry out research, development, test and evaluation (RDT&E) to establish anti-tunnel capabilities with Israel; and (2) provide maintenance and sustainment support to Israel for such RDT&E activities. The bill extends these authorities through December 31, 2026.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Extends the authority for the Department of Defense to partner with Israel on anti-tunnel capabilities research and development until 2026.
Allows the U.S. to provide maintenance and support for these joint efforts with Israel.
Focuses on enhancing the ability to detect and respond to underground tunnel threats.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily impact the U.S. Department of Defense and its counterparts in the Israeli government. It would enable continued cooperation on critical defense technologies that could enhance security for both countries. The general public may be indirectly affected if these anti-tunnel capabilities help prevent threats, but the direct impact is mainly on the defense and national security sectors.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2531, 119th Congress (2025). "Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-2531