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Introduced
04/09/2019
04/09/2019
In Committee
04/10/2019
04/10/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/2165/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2165/BILLS-116hr2165ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2165/BILLS-116hr2165ih.pdf.pdf |
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