Federal Building Threat Notification Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (10 Aug 2026): Held at the desk.
What this bill does
S. 2542, the Federal Building Threat Notification Act, would direct the Federal Protective Service (FPS), working with the Department of Homeland Security, to develop guidance within one year of enactment for notifying tenants of federal buildings about law enforcement-related emergencies—such as active shooter events, other weapons threats, terrorism-related incidents, or suspicious devices found in the building or within about 150 feet of it. The guidance would set standard procedures for timely notification and instructions on safety practices during an immediate threat or heightened risk.
The bill primarily affects federal agencies and their employees who occupy buildings protected by FPS. Each building's Facility Security Committee official would be responsible for implementing the guidance locally, and FPS would confirm that every covered agency has such an official designated. FPS would also need to ensure tenants can respond adequately to a law enforcement crisis and conduct periodic drills. The bill authorizes no additional funding, meaning these requirements would be carried out within existing budgets.
Within a year of enactment, FPS must also submit a short report to Congress on the practices implemented and brief Congress on it. The bill passed the Senate by unanimous consent on August 7, 2026, with an amendment, and now goes to the House of Representatives for consideration before it could become law.
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Timeline
10 Aug 2026
Held at the desk.
Common questions
- What does S. 2542 do?
- S. 2542, the Federal Building Threat Notification Act, would direct the Federal Protective Service (FPS), working with the Department of Homeland Security, to develop guidance within one year of enactment for notifying tenants of federal buildings about law enforcement-related emergencies—such as active shooter events, other weapons threats, terrorism-related incidents, or suspicious devices found in the building or within about 150 feet of it. The guidance would set standard procedures for timely notification and instructions on safety practices during an immediate threat or heightened risk. The bill primarily affects federal agencies and their employees who occupy buildings protected by FPS. Each building's Facility Security Committee official would be responsible for implementing the guidance locally, and FPS would confirm that every covered agency has such an official designated. FPS would also need to ensure tenants can respond adequately to a law enforcement crisis and conduct periodic drills. The bill authorizes no additional funding, meaning these requirements would be carried out within existing budgets. Within a year of enactment, FPS must also submit a short report to Congress on the practices implemented and brief Congress on it. The bill passed the Senate by unanimous consent on August 7, 2026, with an amendment, and now goes to the House of Representatives for consideration before it could become law.
- Has S. 2542 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 2542. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 2542?
- S. 2542 was sponsored by Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 2542?
- Held at the desk. (10 Aug 2026).
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