# 119-s-3858: SIREN Act of 2026

119-s-3858, SIREN Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (R-TX); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-10).

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- As of: 2026-09-10
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-3858
- Congress: 119
- Title: SIREN Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-02-12
- Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (R-TX)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-10

## Summary

**Redirects leftover BEAD broadband funds to build emergency warning systems and related detection and IT infrastructure.** This bill would set rules for how states propose and use remaining BEAD allocations to create competitive subgrant programs for sirens, sensors, and supporting technology. - States and eligible entities could submit proposals to use "remaining amounts" from their BEAD allocation to fund one or more eligible projects. Approval by the Assistant Secretary would allow establishment of competitive subgrant programs to support those projects. - Local governments, emergency agencies, and communities could receive funding for audible warning sirens, rapid notification tech, wind, flood, fire, and earthquake sensors, and the IT equipment and software those projects need. Projects where the eligible entity or a political subdivision contributes at least 25 percent of the cost receive priority and subgrant funds may not pay for operating or maintenance costs. - The bill permits interstate cooperation through memoranda of agreement so projects that cross jurisdictional lines can qualify for subgrants. It also defines eligible project types, clarifies when remaining BEAD funds may be used, and makes a technical wording change to the IIJA.

## Provisions PRIA read

- Use leftover broadband funds for sirens: benefit, low. If enacted, eligible entities with leftover BEAD broadband funds would be able to propose using those remaining amounts for emergency warning projects. The Assistant Secretary would have to approve the proposal before any funds are used. Eligible projects would include audible warning sirens, wind/…

## Related bills

- 119-s-1071: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
- 119-s-4952: Protecting American Taxpayers Act
- 119-s-4378: Protecting American Taxpayers Act
- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act
- 119-s-4726: PEACE in Sudan Act
- 119-s-4065: STAND with Taiwan Act of 2026

## Sources
- [119-s-3858 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3858)

## Related
- [119-s-1071: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1071)
- [119-s-4952: Protecting American Taxpayers Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4952)
- [119-s-4378: Protecting American Taxpayers Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4378)
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
- [119-s-4726: PEACE in Sudan Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4726)
- [119-s-4065: STAND with Taiwan Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4065)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3858 (as of 2026-09-10).