VoterlyH.R. 6538: Active Shooter Alert Act of 2022
117th Congress · Sponsored from Rhode Island · In committee
What this bill does
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.
Key facts
- Status In committee
- Introduced 2022-02-01
- Policy area Crime and Law Enforcement
- Cosponsors 61
- Latest action Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1] introduced H.R. 6538. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
See Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]'s donors & voting record →
Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
Take a position & compare alignment
Agree or disagree with H.R. 6538? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]'s profile to vote on their bills and check your alignment % with the sponsor.
Read the official text on Congress.gov →
Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 6538 do?
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 coordi…
Who sponsored H.R. 6538?
Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1] (D) of Rhode Island is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 6538?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 6538 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In committee." See the latest action above for details.