Congress·Reported·S. 2542

Federal Building Threat Notification Act

Federal Building Safety: New Emergency Alert Rules

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Next up: The Senate

The Senate must act next: a Senate floor vote.

Legislative Progress

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Likely to pass

This bill has support from both parties and is led by the head of the committee that oversees federal buildings, making it very likely to move forward.

Key Points

This bill requires the government to create new rules for telling people in federal buildings about nearby dangers. If there is a threat like a shooter or a suspicious package within 150 feet of the building, the people inside must be told quickly.
The Federal Protective Service will lead this effort and must have the new rules ready within one year of the bill becoming law. They will provide clear instructions on what to do during an emergency so everyone knows how to stay safe.
Every federal building will have a specific person in charge of these safety alerts. This ensures that someone is always responsible for keeping the people inside informed during a crisis.
To make sure the plan works, agencies will have to run regular tests and drills. This helps people practice what to do before a real emergency happens.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

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Aug 6, 2026Senate

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 545.

The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.

Aug 6, 2026Senate

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

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.

Aug 6, 2026Senate

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

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.

Jul 30, 2025Senate

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.

Jul 30, 2025

Introduced in Senate

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

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

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Federal Building Threat Notification Act

Bill NumberS 2542

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 545.

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