This bill aims to modernize the National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS). It requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop a strategy within a year, addressing oversight, issuance protocols, public accessibility, effectiveness, impact on authorities, and mechanisms to maximize outreach. The Secretary must engage with stakeholders during this process. Additionally, the Comptroller General will review the implementation and report back within two years. The bill will impact the operations and public interaction of the NTAS, with a focus on enhancing communication, preparedness, and response to potential terrorism threats.
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.
