S. 2542
119th CONGRESS 1st Session
To direct the Director of the Federal Protective Service to establish guidance relating to emergency protocols for buildings, and for other purposes.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES · July 30, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Peters · Committee: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Table of contents
SEC. 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the "Federal Building Threat Notification Act".
SEC. 2. Guidance for buildings
(a) Definition
In this section, the term law enforcement-related means requiring a law enforcement response.
(b) Guidance
(1) Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Federal Protective Service shall, in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security, develop and implement guidance for emergency communication regarding law enforcement-related events for Federal tenants in buildings under the protection of the Federal Protective Service.
(2) The guidance developed under subsection (b) shall include best practices and protocols relating to— (A) standard operating procedures to inform building tenants in a timely manner of violent threats in the building or within approximately 150 feet of the building perimeter, including all firearm events, other weapons threats, acts of or threats of potential, suspected, or confirmed terrorism, and the discovery of suspicious devices or materials; and (B) ensuring that tenants receive instructions for safety practices in response to an immediate threat or a heightened risk of a threat.
(c) Security officials
(1) The designated official of the Facility Security Committee for each building under the protection of the Federal Protective Service shall be responsible for implementing the guidance at the respective building.