SIREN Act of 2026
S 3858 (SIREN Act of 2026) allows state and local governments with unused funds from broadband grants to redirect those funds toward emergency notification systems. It creates a new process for these entities to apply for competitive subgrants to fund projects like audible sirens, disaster sensors (e.g., for floods or earthquakes), and related technology infrastructure. Applicants must include at least 25% cost-sharing for priority projects, and funds cannot cover ongoing operations or maintenance. This policy change modifies existing broadband grant rules to prioritize emergency readiness using leftover federal funds.
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Introduced Feb 12, 2026
Last action Feb 12, 2026
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Feb 12, 2026
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Feb 12, 2026
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John Cornyn
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