Federal Building Threat Notification Act
Federal Building Emergency Alert Rules
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This bill, introduced by Representative Stanton, requires the government to create clear rules for how to alert people about emergencies in federal buildings. These rules would cover "life safety events" like fires, natural disasters, or police emergencies.
- Two government agencies, the General Services Administration and the Federal Protective Service, would have one year to develop these new communication plans. The plans must include the best ways to warn people about threats and give them clear instructions on what to do.
- Local security teams at each federal building would be responsible for making sure these new alert systems are used. This ensures that every building has a specific plan tailored to its needs to keep workers and visitors safe.
- Within 18 months of the law passing, officials must send a report to Congress explaining the new safety steps they have put in place. This helps make sure the government is actually following through on the new security requirements.
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Milestones
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6481.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Federal Building Threat Notification Act
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