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Introduced
05/15/2019
05/15/2019
In Committee
05/15/2019
05/15/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to further development 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 goal is to enable emergency call centers to receive, process, and analyze all types of 9-1-1 requests for emergency aid, and improve the flexibility, reliability, and interoperability of the nation's 9-1-1 infrastructure. The bill outlines coordination and certification requirements for grant recipients, and authorizes $12 billion in funding for fiscal years 2019 through 2023.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 05/15/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/1479/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1479/BILLS-116s1479is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1479/BILLS-116s1479is.pdf.pdf |
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