117th Congress · House
Active Shooter Alert Act of 2022
Subjects: Crime prevention · Criminal justice information and records · Emergency communications systems · Firearms and explosives · Government studies and investigations · Intergovernmental relations · Crime and Law Enforcement
In plain language
- House bill in the 117th Congress.
- Requires a designated officer of the Department of Justice to act as the national coordinator of an Active.
- House rejected it on Jun 22, 2022 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)
Active Shooter Alert Act of 2022 This bill requires a designated officer of the Department of Justice to act as the national coordinator of an Active Shooter Alert Communications Network regarding an emergency involving an active shooter. The bill sets forth duties of the coordinator, including to work with state, tribal, and local governments to encourage coordination of various elements of the network. The coordinator must also encourage federal, state, local, and tribal government agencies to establish procedures for responding to active shooters. Finally, the bill requires the Government Accountability Office to study and report on state and local responses to active shooters and situations requiring the issuance of a public alert or warning.
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Roll-call votes on this measure
- substantiveJun 22, 2022 · House · Failed
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 6538 — Active Shooter Alert Act
- substantiveJul 14, 2022 · House · Passed