S. 2542: Federal Building Threat Notification Act

This bill, known as the Federal Building Threat Notification Act, aims to enhance emergency communication protocols for federal buildings under the protection of the Federal Protective Service (FPS). It outlines specific provisions to improve how federal tenants are informed about threats and how they should respond in emergency situations.

Key Provisions

• Guidance Development: Within one year of the bill's enactment, the Director of the FPS, in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security, must create guidance for emergency communication regarding law enforcement-related events in federal buildings.
• Contents of Guidance: This guidance must cover:
  • Standard procedures for informing building tenants about violent threats, including incidents involving firearms, weapons threats, terrorism, or suspicious devices.
  • Instructions for tenants on how to respond safely to immediate threats or increased risk of threats.
• Implementation Responsibility: Each federal building will have a designated security official responsible for applying the guidance at their location. The FPS Director will ensure that each federal agency or department has a designated individual in charge of security.
• Crisis Response Assessment: The FPS Director must ensure federal tenants are capable of adequately responding to law enforcement-related incidents and conduct regular tests to prepare for such events.
• Reporting to Congress: Within one year of enactment, the FPS Director is required to submit an electronic report to Congress detailing the best practices and protocols implemented as per this bill. Additionally, a briefing will be provided to Congress about the report and any necessary support for maintaining building safety.

Overall, the bill is designed to create a systematic approach to emergency readiness and response in federal buildings, ensuring that federal tenants are well-informed and prepared for potential threats.

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