Federal Building Threat Notification Act

The Federal Building Threat Notification Act would require the General Services Administration and the Federal Protective Service to develop emergency communication guidance for federal buildings. This guidance would establish best practices and protocols to help building security committees inform tenants about threats to the building or its occupants during life safety events, which are situations serious enough to require first responder deployment.

The bill would also require the guidance to include instructions for safety practices that building occupants should follow when facing threats or heightened risk. This would create standardized procedures across federal buildings to ensure consistent and effective communication during emergencies.

The bill passed the House in December 2025 and is currently in committee in the Senate, specifically referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. If enacted, this legislation would primarily affect federal employees and visitors to GSA-owned and operated buildings by establishing clearer emergency notification procedures during critical safety situations.