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US HR4856
READI Act Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement Act of 2019
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Introduced
10/24/2019
10/24/2019
In Committee
11/14/2019
11/14/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
READI Act READI Act Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement Act of 2019 Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement Act of 2019
AI Summary
This bill, the Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement (READI) Act of 2019, aims to improve oversight by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the wireless and broadcast emergency alert systems. The key provisions of the bill include:
1. Amending the Warning, Alert, and Response Network Act to limit the types of alerts that can be issued through the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) System to only those issued by the President or the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator.
2. Requiring the FCC to adopt regulations encouraging states to establish or review State Emergency Communications Committees (SECCs) and submit updated State Emergency Alert System (EAS) plans to the FCC annually for approval.
3. Directing FEMA to develop guidance on how state, tribal, and local governments can participate in the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System while maintaining its integrity.
4. Requiring the FCC, in consultation with FEMA, to establish a system for receiving and recording reports of false alerts under the EAS and WEA systems to examine their causes.
5. Directing the FCC, in consultation with FEMA, to modify the EAS to allow for the repeating of emergency alert messages while an alert remains pending, as issued by the President, FEMA Administrator, or other specified entities.
6. Requiring the FCC to examine the feasibility of updating the EAS to enable or improve alerts to consumers through the internet and streaming services.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Subcommittee Hearings Held. (on 02/27/2020)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/4856/all-info |
BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4856/BILLS-116hr4856ih.pdf |
Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4856/BILLS-116hr4856ih.pdf.pdf |
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