United StatesDirects DHS to develop strategy to modernize the NTAS
Modernizing how terrorism alerts are designed and shared affects how quickly the public and responders learn about and prepare for threats.
What it does
Requires DHS to submit a strategy to modernize the National Terrorism Advisory System within one year to House and Senate homeland security committees.
Specifies topics the strategy must consider, including designating an overseeing office, issuance and sunset criteria, public accessibility, effectiveness, responder impacts, and reaching the largest possible audience.
Requires DHS to engage with individuals, stakeholders, the private sector, and federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement and emergency responders when developing the strategy.
Directs the Comptroller General to report to the same congressional committees on implementation within two years.
Argument forA required modernization strategy can improve how threat information is designed and delivered, potentially increasing public awareness and preparedness.
Argument againstThe bill only mandates planning and reporting; without dedicated funding or specific operational changes, recommendations may not be implemented.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 24Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldLatest
- Jun 24Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
- May 14Subcommittee Hearings Held
- May 14Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- May 14Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Discharged
- May 14Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged
- Feb 10Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
- Feb 10Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
- Feb 10Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
- Feb 9Introduced in House
- Feb 9Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.Introduced
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