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Active Shooter Alert Act of 2022
3/8/2023, 8:11 PM
Summary of Bill HR 6538
Bill 117 HR 6538, also known as the Active Shooter Alert Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of improving the response to active shooter situations in public spaces. The bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to establish a program to provide alerts to the public in the event of an active shooter incident.
The program outlined in the bill would involve the development of a system for issuing alerts through various communication channels, such as cell phones, social media, and other digital platforms. These alerts would provide information on the location of the active shooter, instructions on how to stay safe, and any other relevant details to help individuals avoid harm.
Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Homeland Security work with state and local law enforcement agencies to ensure coordination and consistency in the issuance of these alerts. This collaboration is intended to streamline the process of alerting the public and ensure that accurate and timely information is disseminated during active shooter incidents. Overall, the Active Shooter Alert Act of 2022 aims to enhance public safety by providing individuals with the information they need to protect themselves during active shooter situations. By establishing a standardized alert system and promoting collaboration between federal, state, and local agencies, this legislation seeks to improve the response to these tragic events and ultimately save lives.
The program outlined in the bill would involve the development of a system for issuing alerts through various communication channels, such as cell phones, social media, and other digital platforms. These alerts would provide information on the location of the active shooter, instructions on how to stay safe, and any other relevant details to help individuals avoid harm.
Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Homeland Security work with state and local law enforcement agencies to ensure coordination and consistency in the issuance of these alerts. This collaboration is intended to streamline the process of alerting the public and ensure that accurate and timely information is disseminated during active shooter incidents. Overall, the Active Shooter Alert Act of 2022 aims to enhance public safety by providing individuals with the information they need to protect themselves during active shooter situations. By establishing a standardized alert system and promoting collaboration between federal, state, and local agencies, this legislation seeks to improve the response to these tragic events and ultimately save lives.
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Current Status of Bill HR 6538
Bill HR 6538 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since July 14, 2022. Bill HR 6538 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 1, 2022. Bill HR 6538's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of July 14, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6538
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
124Democrat Cosponsors
92Republican Cosponsors
32Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6538
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementPotential Impact Areas
- Crime prevention
- Criminal justice information and records
- Emergency communications systems
- Firearms and explosives
- Government studies and investigations
- Intergovernmental relations
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6538
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