HR 1539 117th Congress House Emergency Management Crime victims Emergency communications systems Emergency planning and evacuation Firearms and explosives Law enforcement administration and funding Law enforcement officers Violent crime

PROTECT Act

Introduced: March 3, 2021 Introduced by: Aguilar, Pete Democratic · California See on congress.gov

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Became law

Mar 4, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery.

Mar 3, 2021

Introduced in House

Mar 3, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

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Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Providing Rational Options Toward the Elimination of Catastrophic Terrorism Act of 2021 or the PROTECT Act

This bill directs (1) the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop and provide guidance on terrorism preparedness and response to assist in the development of plans for addressing active shooter and mass casualty incidents, including in facilities identified by DHS as vulnerable targets; and (2) the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to consider the threat from active shooters in allocating grant funds under the Urban Area Security Initiative and the State Homeland Security Grant Program.

What's happening now March 4, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery.

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