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Federal Building Emergency Alert Rules

Also known as: Federal Building Threat Notification Act

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.

Milestones

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Dec 18, 2025House

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Dec 18, 2025House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Dec 18, 2025House

Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged

Dec 5, 2025House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Dec 4, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Federal Building Threat Notification Act

Bill NumberHR 6481
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

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