CONGRESSMAN GONZALEZ VOTES FOR BIPARTISAN ACTIVE SHOOTER ALERT ACT 

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) voted for H.R. 1224, the Active Shooter Alert Act of 2022, taking further action to keep our communities safe.

"I am proud to vote for this bipartisan legislation that will allow law enforcement to quickly and safely notify the public of the threat an active shooter presents," stated Congressman Gonzalez. "As we continue working towards a safer America, I am encouraged by the actions Congress has taken so far. However, we must continue to encourage responsible gun ownership while ensuring the safety of our communities with commonsense measures."

The Active Shooter Alert Act will support these life-saving efforts by establishing an Active Shooter Alert Coordinator at the U.S. Department of Justice. The Coordinator will offer state and local law enforcement officials voluntary access to training, technical support and advice for improving or implementing active shooter alert systems.  These resources include guidance on the most effective alert content, delivery strategies and recommendations such as silencing alerts in the immediate vicinity of a shooter.

This legislation is strongly supported by major law enforcement organizations, including the National Sherriff's Association, Major Cities Chiefs Associations, National Association of Police Organizations, Fraternal Order of Police, National Police Foundation and National District Attorneys Association.

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