H.R. 7448
Modernizing and Improving the National Terrorism Advisory System Act of 2026
Sponsor: Nellie Pou · 2 cosponsors
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Official summary
Written by the Congressional Research Service.
Modernizing and Improving the National Terrorism Advisory System Act of 2026
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to submit to Congress a strategy to modernize the National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS). The NTAS communicates information about terrorist threats by providing advisories to the American public.
The bill also directs the Government Accountability Office to report on implementation of the strategy.
Text of the bill
(a) In general. Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a strategy to modernize the National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) (in this section referred to as the strategy).
(b) Considerations. The strategy shall consider the following:
(1) Designating a specific office or official within the Department of Homeland Security to oversee the NTAS.
(2) The criteria, protocols, and standard operating procedures for the issuance and sunset of NTAS bulletins and alerts.
(3) The public accessibility and use of NTAS bulletins and alerts.
(4) The effectiveness of the current NTAS in communicating timely and detailed information to the public about potential terrorism threats.
(5) The impact of NTAS bulletins and alerts on the ability of Federal, State, local, Tribal, and territorial law enforcement and emergency responders to prepare for, prevent, respond to, and mitigate against terrorism threats.
(6) Mechanisms to ensure NTAS bulletins and alerts reach the greatest number of people possible.
(c) Engagement. In developing the strategy, the Secretary shall engage with individuals, stakeholders, the private sector, and Federal, State, local, Tribal, and territorial law enforcement and emergency responders to receive feedback on options to modernize the NTAS, including feedback related to the considerations under subsection (b).
(d) Comptroller General review. Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report on the implementation of this section.