Modernizing and Improving the National Terrorism Advisory System Act of 2026
National Terrorism Alerts: Modernization Plan
To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop a strategy to modernize the National Terrorism Advisory System, and for other purposes.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- Congress is requiring the Department of Homeland Security to create a new strategy to update the National Terrorism Advisory System. This system is used to warn the public and local police about potential security threats across the country.
- The goal is to make sure these alerts are easy to understand and reach as many people as possible. The government will look at new ways to send out warnings and decide exactly who should be in charge of managing the system.
- To build this plan, officials must talk to local police, emergency responders, and private businesses. They want to ensure that the information provided is detailed enough to help local communities prepare for or prevent potential attacks.
- The Department of Homeland Security has one year to finish this plan. After that, a government watchdog group will review the progress to make sure the updates are actually helping keep the public safe.
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Milestones
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop a strategy to modernize the National Terrorism Advisory System, and for other purposes.
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