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SIREN Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-3858| Senate 
| Updated: 2/12/2026
John Cornyn

John Cornyn

Republican Senator

Texas

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation amends the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to permit states to repurpose unspent funds from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program . States, referred to as eligible entities, can access these "remaining amounts"—funds left over after their final BEAD proposals are approved—by submitting a new proposal to the Assistant Secretary for approval. If approved, states may then establish a competitive subgrant program to support eligible emergency warning projects. Eligible projects encompass a range of initiatives designed to enhance disaster preparedness and response. These include: Procurement, installation, or modernization of audible warning sirens or similar rapid notification technologies. Deployment of sensor technologies for detecting and monitoring major disasters like wind, flood, fire, or earthquakes. Acquisition of necessary information technology equipment and software to support these warning and sensor systems. States are directed to prioritize projects where the state or a political subdivision contributes at least 25% of the cost, and funds are explicitly prohibited from being used for operating or maintenance expenses.
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Feb 12, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Feb 12, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • February 12, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 12, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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SIREN Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-3858| Senate 
| Updated: 2/12/2026
This legislation amends the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to permit states to repurpose unspent funds from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program . States, referred to as eligible entities, can access these "remaining amounts"—funds left over after their final BEAD proposals are approved—by submitting a new proposal to the Assistant Secretary for approval. If approved, states may then establish a competitive subgrant program to support eligible emergency warning projects. Eligible projects encompass a range of initiatives designed to enhance disaster preparedness and response. These include: Procurement, installation, or modernization of audible warning sirens or similar rapid notification technologies. Deployment of sensor technologies for detecting and monitoring major disasters like wind, flood, fire, or earthquakes. Acquisition of necessary information technology equipment and software to support these warning and sensor systems. States are directed to prioritize projects where the state or a political subdivision contributes at least 25% of the cost, and funds are explicitly prohibited from being used for operating or maintenance expenses.
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Timeline
Feb 12, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Feb 12, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • February 12, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 12, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
John Cornyn

John Cornyn

Republican Senator

Texas

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted