Fusion Workforce Act

House Bill

H.R. 4999

119th Congress

Fusion Workforce Act

In Committee

Introduced:Aug 19, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Donald S. Beyer Jr.

Representative

Democratic

VA-8

Cosponsors

29

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Education

Summary

The Alyssa's Legacy Youth in Schools Safety Alert Act, or the ALYSSA Act, would require all public schools to install at least one silent panic alarm that can be used in the event of a school security emergency. This is meant to help protect students and teachers in case of a crisis situation.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Alyssa's Legacy Youth in Schools Safety Alert Act, or the ALYSSA Act, would require all public schools to install at least one silent panic alarm that can be used in the event of a school security emergency. This is meant to help protect students and teachers in case of a crisis situation.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Alyssa's Legacy Youth in Schools Safety Alert Act or the ALYSSA Act This bill requires each local educational agency (LEA), as a condition of receiving federal elementary and secondary education funds, to ensure that each elementary and secondary school served by the LEA is equipped with at least one silent panic alarm for use in a school security emergency.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires all public elementary and secondary schools to have at least one silent panic alarm for school security emergencies.
The panic alarm must be installed as a condition for the school district to receive federal education funding.
The bill is named after Alyssa Alhadeff, a victim of the 2018 Parkland school shooting in Florida.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, all public schools in the United States would be required to install at least one silent panic alarm system. This could help teachers and administrators quickly alert law enforcement in the event of a school shooting or other emergency, potentially saving lives. However, the costs of installing these systems may impact school budgets and divert funds from other educational programs.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Education

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4999, 119th Congress (2025). "Fusion Workforce Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4999