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H.R. 7448 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
3 members · Left 2 · Center 0 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Pou, Nellie (D-NJ) (Introduced 02/09/2026) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean left · DW-NOMINATE -0.30 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 3 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | House - Homeland Security Committee; House - Homeland Security Committee |
| Latest Action | 06/24/2026 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (02/09/2026)
Modernizing and Improving the National Terrorism Advisory System Act of 2026
This 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.
119 HR 7448 IH: Modernizing and Improving the National Terrorism Advisory System Act of 2026 U.S. House of Representatives 2026-02-09 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 7448IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 9, 2026Ms. Pou (for herself, Mr. Van Epps, and Mr. Thompson of Mississippi) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland SecurityA BILLTo direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop a strategy to modernize the National Terrorism Advisory System, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Modernizing and Improving the National Terrorism Advisory System Act of 2026.
2.Strategy to modernize the National Terrorism Advisory System (a)In generalNot later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a strategy to modernize the National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) (in this section referred to as the strategy). (b)ConsiderationsThe strategy shall consider the following: (1)Designating a specific office or official within the Department of Homeland Security to oversee the NTAS. (2)The criteria, protocols, and standard operating procedures for the issuance and sunset of NTAS bulletins and alerts. (3)The public accessibility and use of NTAS bulletins and alerts. (4)The effectiveness of the current NTAS in communicating timely and detailed information to the public about potential terrorism threats. (5)The impact of NTAS bulletins and alerts on the ability of Federal, State, local, Tribal, and territorial law enforcement and emergency responders to prepare for, prevent, respond to, and mitigate against terrorism threats. (6)Mechanisms to ensure NTAS bulletins and alerts reach the greatest number of people possible. (c)EngagementIn developing the strategy, the Secretary shall engage with individuals, stakeholders, the private sector, and Federal, State, local, Tribal, and territorial law enforcement and emergency responders to receive feedback on options to modernize the NTAS, including feedback related to the considerations under subsection (b). (d)Comptroller General reviewNot later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report on the implementation of this section.
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 02/09/2026 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 02/09/2026 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 02/09/2026 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security. |
| 02/10/2026 | House committee actions | Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence. |
| 02/10/2026 | House committee actions | Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security. |
| 02/10/2026 | House committee actions | Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection. |
| 05/14/2026 | House committee actions | Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 05/14/2026 | House committee actions | Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. |
| 05/14/2026 | House committee actions | Subcommittee Hearings Held |
| 05/14/2026 | House committee actions | Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. |
| 05/14/2026 | House committee actions | Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Discharged |
| 05/14/2026 | House committee actions | Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged |
| 06/24/2026 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 06/24/2026 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Display Title | Modernizing and Improving the National Terrorism Advisory System Act of 2026 |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Modernizing and Improving the National Terrorism Advisory System Act of 2026 |
| Official Title as Introduced | To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop a strategy to modernize the National Terrorism Advisory System, and for other purposes. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| House - Homeland Security Committee | 06/24/2026 Markup By |
| House - Homeland Security Committee | 02/09/2026 Referred To |
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Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement
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