Public Safety Communications Act
- Last Action
- 1/15/2026
Actions
- 2026-01-15Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- 2026-01-15Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 2025-02-24Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
- 2025-02-24Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2025-02-24Introduced in House
- 2025-02-24Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2025-02-24 (00)
Public Safety Communications Act
This bill provides statutory authority for the Office of Public Safety Communications within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to support efforts related to public safety communications. The duties of the office include (1) administering federal grant programs for Next Generation 9-1-1 systems, which are interoperable Internet Protocol-based systems for receiving 9-1-1 calls; and (2) managing and auditing the First Responder Network Authority (known as FirstNet), which oversees the communications network for emergency responders and the public safety community.
Subjects
- Advanced technology and technological innovations
- Emergency communications systems
- First responders and emergency personnel
- Technology assessment
- Telephone and wireless communication
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