Bill

Bill > HR2165


US HR2165

US HR2165
9–1–1 Fee Integrity Act


summary

Introduced
04/09/2019
In Committee
04/10/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To amend the Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999, to clarify acceptable 9-1-1 obligations or expenditures, and for other purposes. This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission, after consulting with public safety organizations and governmental entities, to issue final rules to prevent states from diverting 9–1–1 taxes, fees, or charges from purposes and functions related to 9–1–1 services and operational expenses.

AI Summary

This bill, the 9-1-1 Fee Integrity Act, aims to amend the Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999 to clarify acceptable uses of 9-1-1 taxes, fees, or charges. It requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to issue rules within 180 days to designate the purposes and functions that are acceptable obligations or expenditures by states or taxing jurisdictions, which include only those used solely for the support and implementation of state or local 9-1-1 services and operational expenses of public safety answering points. The FCC is required to consult with public safety organizations and state, local, and tribal governments as part of this process.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. (on 04/10/2019)

bill text


bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...
Loading...