Federal Building Threat Notification Act

This bill aims to make people in federal buildings safer by improving how threats are shared and handled. It tells the Federal Protective Service to create clear guidance within one year so tenants quickly hear about violent threats in or near their building (about 150 feet), including any firearm events, other weapon threats, suspected or confirmed terrorism, or suspicious devices or materials. Tenants must also get simple safety instructions when there’s an immediate danger or a higher risk of one . Each building’s security lead must put these rules into action, and the agency will test readiness and make sure tenants can respond in a crisis .

A short report to Congress will explain the best practices put in place and what support is needed to keep buildings safe .

• Who is affected: People working in or visiting federal buildings protected by the Federal Protective Service .
• What changes: Faster, clearer alerts about nearby threats and step-by-step safety instructions; required drills and readiness checks; a named official at each building to carry this out .
• When: Guidance and the first report are due within one year of the law taking effect .