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H.R. 1539

PROTECT Act

Providing Rational Options Toward the Elimination of Catastrophic Terrorism Act of 2021 or the PROTECT Act

This bill directs (1) the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop and provide guidance on terrorism preparedness and response to assist in the development of plans for addressing active shooter and mass casualty incidents, including in facilities identified by DHS as vulnerable targets; and (2) the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to consider the threat from active shooters in allocating grant funds under the Urban Area Security Initiative and the State Homeland Security Grant Program.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery.

Rep. Aguilar, Pete [D-CA-31](D-CA)Sponsor
26 cosponsors26 D
26cosponsors1committees4actions7subjects
  1. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery.

    Emergency Management and Technology Subcommittee
  2. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Homeland Security Committee
  3. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  4. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

PROTECT Act — Informed