Extending Anti-Terrorism Protections Act of 2025

This bill lets the Secretary of Homeland Security temporarily extend certain legal protections for “qualified anti-terrorism technologies” under the SAFETY Act. The goal is to prevent gaps in coverage while a renewal is being reviewed. To qualify, the company must submit a complete renewal application at least 165 days before the current protections expire. This authority lasts through the end of fiscal year 2029 .

The temporary extension does not mean the renewal is approved; it just keeps protections in place while the final decision is made. The bill uses the same definition of “qualified anti-terrorism technology” as in existing law under the SAFETY Act’s risk management system .

• Who is affected: Companies with qualified anti-terrorism technologies covered by the SAFETY Act’s protections .
• What changes: The Secretary may temporarily extend protections if a complete renewal application was filed at least 165 days before expiration .
• When: This temporary extension authority applies through fiscal year 2029 .
• Important note: A temporary extension does not decide the final approval or denial of the renewal .