This bill requires the Federal Protective Service to create standardized emergency communication guidance for federal buildings under its protection. Within one year, the agency must develop protocols to promptly alert building tenants about violent threats occurring inside the building or within about 150 feet of it, including active shooter situations, weapons threats, terrorism, and suspicious devices, along with instructions on how to respond safely. Each federal building's designated security official will be responsible for putting these procedures into practice, and the Federal Protective Service must confirm every agency has such an official in place. The agency is also required to test tenants' preparedness for these emergencies periodically and, within a year, submit a report to Congress along with a briefing on the guidance and any additional resources needed. The bill affects federal employees and visitors working in buildings protected by the Federal Protective Service, and notably, it does not authorize any new funding to carry out these requirements.
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