H.R. 3425

119 HR 3425 EH: POST Act of 2025
 U.S. House of Representatives
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 119th CONGRESS  1st Session
 H. R. 3425
 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
 AN ACT
To direct the Director of the Federal Protective Service to establish processes to strengthen oversight, performance, and accountability of contract security personnel engaged in the protection of certain buildings and grounds, and for other purposes.
1.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the   Personnel Oversight and Shift Tracking Act of 2025   or the  POST Act of 2025 .
2.
Improved data collection and performance accountability
(a)
In general
Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Federal Protective Service shall establish processes to strengthen oversight, performance, and accountability of contract security personnel engaged in the protection of buildings and grounds that are owned, occupied, or secured by the General Services Administration Public Buildings Service.
(b)
Oversight of contract security personnel
In carrying out the activities described in subsection (a), the Director shall—
(1)
establish standards for the collection, maintenance, and analysis of covert testing data, including the creation of a comprehensive and uniform method for documenting test outcomes, identifying root causes of failures, and categorizing types of vulnerabilities detected;
(2)
begin conducting quarterly analytical reviews of covert testing data to identify trends, recurring deficiencies, and opportunities for operational improvement across all covered facilities;
(3)
direct the security contractor who is providing security services to the Federal Protective Service to establish a mandatory, cause-specific corrective training and performance improvement plan for any contract security personnel who fail a covert test and review the security contractor’s performance improvement plan to ensure that the security contractor has and will provide appropriate training and procedures to avoid any future covert testing failures; and
(4)
develop updated security training guidance for contract security personnel to reflect findings from covert testing data, emerging threats, and best practices.
(c)
Report to Congress
Upon completion of the activities described in subsection (b), and annually thereafter, the Director shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate an report on the implementation of the requirements of this section, including any identified challenges and recommendations for additional legislative action.
3.
Personnel shift management and system modernization
(a)
Evaluation of the personnel tracking system
Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Federal Protective Service shall—
(1)
conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the personnel tracking system used to manage and monitor the deployment availability of contract security personnel;
(2)
determine whether to replace the system described in paragraph (1) with a more reliable personnel tracking platform, including private sector solutions, or whether to implement corrective actions to improve the system described in paragraph (1), including technical, operational, or administrative fixes; and
(3)
develop and publish an implementation plan that includes—
(A)
a timeline for completion of system replacement or corrective actions; and
(B)
procedures to ensure timely and accurate communication to building tenants regarding contract security personnel shortages or absences or security coverage gaps.
(b)
Report to Congress
Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for 3 years, the Director shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report that includes—
(1)
the determination made under subsection (a)(2);
(2)
a detailed summary of any implementation actions undertaken pursuant to subsection (a);
(3)
an evaluation of the effectiveness of tenant communication protocols; and
(4)
any recommendations for additional legislative or administrative actions.
4.
Savings clause
Nothing in this Act shall be construed as designating an employee of a contractor of the Department of Homeland Security who is engaged in the protection of Federal property pursuant to section 1315 of title 40, United States Code, as a Federal employee.
     Passed the House of Representatives September 8, 2025.  Kevin F. McCumber,  Clerk.