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H.R. 6538 (117th)

Active Shooter Alert Act of 2022

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Introduced

1 February 2022

Last action

14 July 2022 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Spartz, Victoria [R-IN-5], Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4], Peter Meijer, Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22], Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1], Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2], Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2], Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15], Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23], Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52], Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2], Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3], Rescom. González-Colón, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large], Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie [D-TX-7], Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31], Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5], Rep. Rice, Tom [R-SC-7], Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16], Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4], Rep. Armstrong, Kelly [R-ND-At Large], Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7], Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1], Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36], Rep. Letlow, Julia [R-LA-5], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Lawson, Al, Jr. [D-FL-5], Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40], Rep. Manning, Kathy E. [D-NC-6], Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6], Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6], Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1], Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12], Carolyn Bourdeaux, Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26], David Scott, Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46], Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1], Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]

Subjects

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Summary

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 states and tribal governments to establish active shooter alert communications plans. The coordinator must also encourage federal, state, local, and tribal 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.

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Timeline

  1. 1 February 2022

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 1 February 2022

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 1 February 2022

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 15 June 2022

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  5. 15 June 2022

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 21 June 2022

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  7. 21 June 2022

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6538.

    Source: Floor

  8. 21 June 2022

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5701-5707)

    Source: Floor

  9. 21 June 2022

    Floor

    Mr. Cicilline moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  10. 21 June 2022

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 290.

    Source: Calendars

  11. 21 June 2022

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-379.

    Source: Committee

  12. 21 June 2022

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-379.

    Source: Committee

  13. 22 June 2022

    Vote

    Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 259 - 162 (Roll no. 289).

    Source: Floor

  14. 22 June 2022

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5809-5810; text: CR H5701-5702)

    Source: Floor

  15. 22 June 2022

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 259 - 162 (Roll no. 289).

    Source: Floor

  16. 13 July 2022

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  17. 13 July 2022

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 260 - 169 (Roll no. 307). (text: CR H5993-5994)

    Source: Floor

  18. 13 July 2022

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 260 - 169 (Roll no. 307).(text: CR H5993-5994)

    Source: Floor

  19. 13 July 2022

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1224. (consideration: CR H5993-6001)

    Source: Floor

  20. 13 July 2022

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 1224 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  21. 13 July 2022

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1224 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7900, S. 3373, H.R. 8296, H.R. 8297 and H.R. 6538 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.

    Source: Floor

  22. 13 July 2022

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7900, S. 3373, H.R. 8296, H.R. 8297 and H.R. 6538 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.

    Source: Floor

  23. 13 July 2022

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  24. 14 July 2022

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

14 July 2022 · passed · On Passage · Passed · Official source

Yes 260 · No 169 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 2

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

22 June 2022 · failed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Failed · Official source

Yes 259 · No 162 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 8

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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