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Bill117th CongressFiled Feb 1, 2022Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 6538

Active Shooter Alert Act of 2022

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What it doesSummary passed house (Jul 13, 2022)

Active Shooter Alert Act of 2022

This bill requires a designated officer of the Department of Justice to act as the national coordinator of an Active Shooter Alert Communications Network regarding an emergency involving an active shooter.

The bill sets forth duties of the coordinator, including to work with state, tribal, and local governments to encourage coordination of various elements of the network. The coordinator must also encourage federal, state, local, and tribal government agencies to establish procedures for responding to active shooters.

Finally, the bill requires the Government Accountability Office to study and report on state and local responses to active shooters and situations requiring the issuance of a public alert or warning.

What just happenedJul 14, 2022

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1](D-RI)Sponsor
62 cosponsors46 D16 R
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  1. Jul 14, 2022IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. Jul 13, 2022FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Jul 13, 2022FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 260 - 169 (Roll no. 307). (text: CR H5993-5994)

  4. Jul 13, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 260 - 169 (Roll no. 307).(text: CR H5993-5994)

  5. Jul 13, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6287-6288)

  6. Jul 13, 2022FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 6538, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Jordan demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  7. Jul 13, 2022FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  8. Jul 13, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House resumed with debate on H.R. 6538.

  9. Jul 13, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6538.

  10. Jul 13, 2022FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7900, S. 3373, H.R. 8296, H.R. 8297 and H.R. 6538 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.

  11. Jul 13, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1224. (consideration: CR H5993-6001)

  12. Jul 13, 2022FloorH1L220

    Rule H. Res. 1224 passed House.

  13. Jul 13, 2022FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1224 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7900, S. 3373, H.R. 8296, H.R. 8297 and H.R. 6538 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.

  14. Jun 22, 2022FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 259 - 162 (Roll no. 289).

  15. Jun 22, 2022Floor9000

    Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 259 - 162 (Roll no. 289).

  16. Jun 22, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5809-5810; text: CR H5701-5702)

  17. Jun 21, 2022FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  18. Jun 21, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6538.

  19. Jun 21, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5701-5707)

  20. Jun 21, 2022FloorH30300

    Mr. Cicilline moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  21. Jun 21, 2022CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 290.

  22. Jun 21, 2022CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-379.

    Judiciary Committee
  23. Jun 21, 2022Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-379.

    Judiciary Committee
  24. Jun 15, 2022Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Judiciary Committee
  25. Jun 15, 2022Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Judiciary Committee
  26. Feb 1, 2022IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  27. Feb 1, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  28. Feb 1, 2022IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseJul 13, 202253

Active Shooter Alert Act of 2022

This bill requires a designated officer of the Department of Justice to act as the national coordinator of an Active Shooter Alert Communications Network regarding an emergency involving an active shooter.

The bill sets forth duties of the coordinator, including to work with state, tribal, and local governments to encourage coordination of various elements of the network. The coordinator must also encourage federal, state, local, and tribal government agencies to establish procedures for responding to active shooters.

Finally, the bill requires the Government Accountability Office to study and report on state and local responses to active shooters and situations requiring the issuance of a public alert or warning.

Reported to HouseJun 21, 20227

Active Shooter Alert Act of 2022

This bill requires a designated officer of the Department of Justice to act as the national coordinator of an Active Shooter Alert Communications Network regarding an emergency involving an active shooter.

The bill sets forth duties of the coordinator, including to work with state, tribal, and local governments to encourage coordination of various elements of the network. The coordinator must also encourage federal, state, local, and tribal government agencies to establish procedures for responding to active shooters.

Finally, the bill requires the Government Accountability Office to study and report on state and local responses to active shooters and situations requiring the issuance of a public alert or warning.

Introduced in HouseFeb 1, 2022

Active Shooter Alert Act of 2022

This bill requires a designated officer of the Department of Justice to act as the national coordinator of an Active Shooter Alert Communications Network regarding an emergency involving an active shooter.

The bill sets forth duties of the coordinator, including to work with states and tribal governments to establish active shooter alert communications plans. The coordinator must also encourage federal, state, local, and tribal agencies to establish procedures for responding to active shooters.

Finally, the bill requires the Government Accountability Office to study and report on state and local responses to active shooters and situations requiring the issuance of a public alert or warning.

Active Shooter Alert Act of 2022 — Informed