The Uniform School Mapping Act restricts federal spending on emergency response maps starting in fiscal year 2026 unless the maps meet specific technical and security standards. These standards require maps to be in accessible digital formats (usable on computers and smartphones), stored domestically, compatible with emergency responders' existing software, and accurately verified through on-site inspection. Within one year of passage, the Department of Homeland Security must develop a strategy to procure and distribute compliant emergency response maps for all critical federal buildings and facilities to local police and fire departments at no cost. The bill affects federal agencies, state and local emergency responders, and any vendor contracted to create these maps, aiming to ensure that emergency personnel have standardized, reliable mapping tools for response coordination.
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