HR 6538
117th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime prevention
Criminal justice information and records
Emergency communications systems
Firearms and explosives
Government studies and investigations
Intergovernmental relations
Active Shooter Alert Act of 2022
Introduced: February 1, 2022
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26 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 14, 2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 13, 2022
DEBATE - The House resumed with debate on H.R. 6538.
Jul 13, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6538.
Jul 13, 2022
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.
Jul 13, 2022
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1224. (consideration: CR H5993-6001)
Jul 13, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 13, 2022
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 260 - 169 (Roll no. 307). (text: CR H5993-5994)
Jul 13, 2022
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 260 - 169 (Roll no. 307).(text: CR H5993-5994)
Jul 13, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6287-6288)
Jul 13, 2022
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 6538, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Jordan demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jul 13, 2022
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jul 13, 2022
Rule H. Res. 1224 passed House.
Jul 13, 2022
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.
Jun 22, 2022
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).
Jun 22, 2022
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).
Jun 22, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5809-5810; text: CR H5701-5702)
Jun 21, 2022
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.
Jun 21, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6538.
Jun 21, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5701-5707)
Jun 21, 2022
Mr. Cicilline moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jun 21, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 290.
Jun 21, 2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-379.
Jun 15, 2022
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jun 15, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 1, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 1, 2022
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2022 | House · vote #307 | On Passage | Passed | 260–169 | See who voted → |
| Jun 22, 2022 | House · vote #289 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Failed | 259–162 | See who voted → |
Plain-English 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 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.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Committees of jurisdiction
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