Gary Peters (D-MI)
Federal Building Threat Notification Act
A Democratic bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Held at the desk.
Passed one chamber, waiting for the other to take it up
Passed one chamber, and the other has not yet sent it to a committee or put it on its calendar.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed Senate unanimous consent
- Awaiting House
The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
The Federal Building Threat Notification Act directs the Director of the Federal Protective Service to establish emergency communication guidance. This guidance concerns law enforcement-related events for Federal tenants in protected buildings. The Director must work with the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop protocols for informing tenants about threats like firearms or terrorism. Designated officials at each building will be responsible for implementing these protocols. Additionally, the Director must ensure tenants can respond to crises and conduct periodic testing. Finally, a report and briefing must be submitted to Congress within one year of enactment.
Yes
- Scored +5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The act requires a report and briefing to Congress regarding security protocols.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Timely Threat Information: The guidance includes standard operating procedures to inform tenants quickly about violent threats, firearm events, weapons threats, terrorism, or suspicious devices (Section 2(b)(2)(A)). This could help people stay informed about immediate dangers near their workplace.
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Safety Instructions: The act ensures tenants receive specific instructions for safety practices when facing an immediate threat or heightened risk (Section 2(b)(2)(B)). This provides people with actionable steps to protect themselves during a crisis.
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Crisis Preparedness: The Director is required to ensure all Federal tenants can adequately respond to law enforcement-related crises and must conduct periodic testing (Section 2(d)). This focus on testing and response capability aims to improve overall safety and readiness for those working in these buildings.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Additional Funds: The act explicitly states that no additional funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out its requirements (Section 2(f)). This means the new guidance and testing must be handled within existing budgets.
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 act requires a report and briefing to Congress regarding security protocols.
- 8/10/2026
- Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Held at the desk.
- Received in the House.
- 8/7/2026
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4547-4548; text: CR S4548)
- 8/6/2026
- Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 545.
- 7/30/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Joni ErnstRepublican · Iowa
James LankfordRepublican · Oklahoma