Federal Building Threat Notification Act
Latest action (7 Aug 2026): Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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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Official summary
This bill passed in the Senate on August 7, 2026 and goes to the House next for consideration.
Timeline
7 Aug 2026
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
6 Aug 2026
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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?
- Not yet. As of 7 Aug 2026, S. 2542 is passed senate (house next).
- Who sponsored S. 2542?
- S. 2542 was sponsored by Sen. Gary Peters [D-MI] (Democrat-MI), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 2542?
- Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (7 Aug 2026).
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