H.R. 6481: Federal Building Threat Notification Act

This bill, titled the Federal Building Threat Notification Act, aims to enhance emergency communication protocols for federal buildings in response to potential threats. Here’s a breakdown of its key components:

Definition of Life Safety Events

The bill defines "life safety events" as situations that would require the intervention of first responders, which can include law enforcement, firefighting services, emergency rescue teams, and experts dealing with natural disasters.

Guidance Development

Within one year of the bill's enactment, the Administrator of General Services (GSA) and the Director of the Federal Protective Service must create and distribute emergency communication guidance tailored for building facility security committees. This guidance is specifically focused on situations where life safety events pose threats to federally owned and operated buildings.

Contents of the Guidance

The guidance must cover:

• Standard Operating Procedures: Protocols to inform building tenants about potential threats to their safety.
• Safety Practice Instructions: Recommendations for actions to take during threats or elevated risk situations affecting the building and its occupants.

Implementation Responsibility

Each federal building that is managed by the GSA and under the protection of the Federal Protective Service will have a designated official in the facility security committee responsible for putting the developed guidance into action.

Reporting Requirement

The Administrator of General Services is required to submit an electronic report to Congress within 18 months after the bill's enactment. This report will detail the best practices and protocols implemented as a result of the bill.

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