Congress·In Progress·H.R. 7448

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.

Feb 9·View on Congress.gov

Next up: A house committee

This bill is in the House Committee on Homeland Security and was ordered to be reported by the committee on June 23, 2026. It is actively moving through the legislative process as it awaits further action from the House. There is no companion bill for this legislation.

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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

7 milestones11 actions

Jun 24, 2026House

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.

The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.

Jun 24, 2026House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

May 14, 2026House

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

May 14, 2026House

Subcommittee Hearings Held

May 14, 2026House

Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged

No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.

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.

Bill NumberHR 7448

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.

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D: 1R: 1

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