Modernizing and Improving the National Terrorism Advisory System Act of 2026
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Overview
This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to create a plan to update and improve the National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS). The plan will consider how to best communicate potential terrorism threats to the public and ensure it effectively supports law enforcement and emergency responders. It also requires the agency to gather feedback from various stakeholders during the development process and undergo a review by the Comptroller General to assess its implementation.
Key provisions
- The Secretary of Homeland Security must develop a strategy to modernize the NTAS within one year of the bill’s enactment.
- The strategy must address the structure and procedures for issuing NTAS bulletins and alerts.
- The strategy should focus on improving public access and understanding of NTAS information.
- The strategy must evaluate the effectiveness of the current NTAS system.
- The strategy must consider how to reach the widest possible audience with NTAS alerts.
- The Secretary must engage with stakeholders in developing the strategy.
- The Comptroller General will review the implementation of the strategy two years after enactment.
Who is affected
- Department of Homeland Security
- Federal law enforcement agencies
- State and local law enforcement agencies
- Tribal and territorial emergency responders
- The general public
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