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Active Shooter Alert Act of 2022

USA117th CongressS-4968| Senate 
| Updated: 9/27/2022
Alex Padilla

Alex Padilla

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (1)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Jul 14, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-6538
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 27, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Sep 27, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • July 14, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-6538
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • September 27, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 27, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 117-6538: Active Shooter Alert Act of 2022

Active Shooter Alert Act of 2022

USA117th CongressS-4968| Senate 
| Updated: 9/27/2022
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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Timeline
Jul 14, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-6538
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 27, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Sep 27, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • July 14, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-6538
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • September 27, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 27, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Alex Padilla

Alex Padilla

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (1)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 117-6538: Active Shooter Alert Act of 2022
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted