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This bill directs the Administrator of General Services (GSA) and the Director of the Federal Protective Service (FPS) to develop comprehensive emergency communication guidance for federal buildings within one year of the Act's enactment. The guidance will specifically address "life safety events," which are defined as situations that require deployment of first responders like law enforcement, emergency rescue teams, and natural disaster experts. The bill requires the guidance to include best practices and protocols for two main areas: (1) standard operating procedures to inform building tenants about threats to the building or its occupants, and (2) safety instructions for responding to threats or heightened risk situations. Each federal building under GSA and FPS protection will have a designated facility security committee official responsible for implementing these guidelines. Additionally, the GSA Administrator must submit an electronic report to Congress within 18 months of the Act's enactment, detailing the best practices and protocols that have been implemented. The overall goal of this legislation is to improve emergency communication and safety protocols in federal buildings to better protect occupants during potential life-threatening situations.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6481/all-info