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US HR2760

Next Generation 9–1–1 Act of 2019


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Introduced
05/15/2019
In Committee
05/16/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To further deployment of Next Generation 9-1-1 to enhance and upgrade the 9-1-1 systems of the United States, and for other purposes. This bill establishes a federal grant program to help state and local governments deploy next generation (interoperable, secure, Internet Protocol-based) 9–1–1 systems across the United States, enabling emergency call centers to receive, process, and analyze all types of 9–1–1 requests for emergency aid.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a federal grant program to help state and local governments deploy next generation (interoperable, secure, Internet Protocol-based) 9-1-1 systems across the United States. The program aims to enable emergency call centers to receive, process, and analyze all types of 9-1-1 requests for emergency aid, and to improve the coordination and communication regarding the implementation of Next Generation 9-1-1. The bill authorizes $12 billion in funding for fiscal years 2019 through 2023 to support the deployment of these new 9-1-1 systems and associated technologies.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. (on 05/16/2019)

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