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Update National Terrorism Alerts
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Update National Terrorism Alerts

IntroducedFebruary 9, 2026
Introduced1 month ago
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
Crime and Law EnforcementCongressional oversightTerrorismEmergency planning and evacuationEmergency communications systemsCrime prevention
Why This Matters

This bill requires the government to develop a strategy to improve how it communicates terrorism threats to the public. It aims to make alerts more effective and accessible for everyone.

If you want better information about terrorism threats, this bill aims to improve how alerts are shared with the public.
Who this affects
everyday citizens
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1The Secretary of Homeland Security must create a plan to modernize the National Terrorism Advisory System.
  2. 2The plan will include improving how alerts are issued and shared with the public.
  3. 3It will evaluate how effective current alerts are in informing people about threats.
  4. 4The Secretary will gather feedback from various groups to improve the system.
  5. 5A report on the progress of this plan will be submitted two years after the bill is enacted.
Read the detailed summary

Modernizing and Improving the National Terrorism Advisory System Act of 2026This 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.

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IntroducedCurrentFeb 9

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.

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The President

Donald Trump
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