Nellie Pou (D-NJ)
Modernizing and Improving the National Terrorism Advisory System Act of 2026
A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
Introduced, nothing more yet
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This bill directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to create a strategy to modernize the National Terrorism Advisory System. The Secretary must submit this strategy to specific House and Senate committees within one year of the Act's enactment. The strategy must consider several factors, including oversight, issuance protocols, and public accessibility. To develop this plan, the Secretary is required to engage with various stakeholders and law enforcement entities. Finally, the Comptroller General must submit a report on the implementation of this section within two years.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +3
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill requires a strategy to improve the public accessibility and use of terrorism bulletins and alerts.
- Scored +3
Does this change how police departments operate?
The bill directs the creation of a strategy to improve how terrorism alerts assist law enforcement and emergency responders.
- Scored +2
Does this put more money into stopping terrorism?
The bill mandates the development of a strategy to modernize the National Terrorism Advisory System to better communicate threats.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Communication of Threats: The strategy requires the Secretary to consider the effectiveness of the current system in communicating timely and detailed information about potential terrorism threats (Section 2(b)(4)). This could help people stay better informed about risks.
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Increased Reach of Information: The strategy must look at mechanisms to ensure that bulletins and alerts reach the greatest number of people possible (Section 2(b)(6)). This could result in more people receiving critical safety information.
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Enhanced Public Accessibility: The strategy must consider how accessible the bulletins and alerts are to the public (Section 2(b)(3)). This focus could make it easier for individuals to access important information.
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Better Support for First Responders: The strategy will consider how alerts impact the ability of law enforcement and emergency responders to prepare for, prevent, and respond to threats (Section 2(b)(5)). This could lead to more effective emergency responses in communities.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires a strategy to improve the public accessibility and use of terrorism bulletins and alerts.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this change how police departments operate? — The bill directs the creation of a strategy to improve how terrorism alerts assist law enforcement and emergency responders.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this put more money into stopping terrorism? — The bill mandates the development of a strategy to modernize the National Terrorism Advisory System to better communicate threats.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in cities be better off under this? — The modernization of threat communication may assist in the safety of populated areas through better alert mechanisms.
- 6/24/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
- 5/14/2026
- Subcommittee Hearings Held
- Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Discharged
- Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged
- 2/10/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
- 2/9/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Bennie ThompsonDemocrat · Mississippi
Matt Van EppsRepublican · Tennessee