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To further deployment of Next Generation 9-1-1 services to enhance and upgrade the Nation's 9-1-1 systems, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-4672| House 
| Updated: 5/22/2018
Anna G. Eshoo

Anna G. Eshoo

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (2)
Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Research and Technology Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Next Generation 9-1-1 Act of 2017 This bill amends the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to require that the 911 Implementation Coordination Office (Office) assist and encourage federal, state, regional, and local entities to implement Next Generation 911 services. The bill eliminates the October 1, 2022, sunset date for the Office. The Advisory Board for Next Generation 911 Interoperability is established within the Office to recommend updates to the definition of Next Generation 911 services. The bill adds requirements for entities seeking federal grants to implement Next Generation 911 services and requires that the Department of Commerce and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issue new regulations accordingly. The bill authorizes additional appropriations for these grants through FY2022. The Office shall provide support to entities in addressing cybersecurity issues related to Next Generation 911 services. The National Institute of Standards and Technology must identify cybersecurity vulnerabilities unique to implementing Next Generation 911 services, recommend best practices and assistance that the federal government can provide, and report its recommendations for protecting such services. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) must report about the adoption and adherence by: (1) telecommunications carriers to the FCC's network reliability best practices, and (2) public safety answering points to the public safety answering point best practices for cybersecurity as recommended by the Task Force on Optimal Public Safety Answering Point Architecture. (A public safety answering point is a facility designated to receive emergency calls and route the calls to emergency service personnel.) The Government Accountability Office must report about the resiliency, reliability, and survivability of public safety answering points during natural disasters and other catastrophes.
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Timeline
Nov 2, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-2061
Introduced in Senate
Dec 18, 2017
Introduced in House
Dec 18, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Dec 22, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
May 22, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
  • November 2, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-2061
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 18, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • December 18, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • December 22, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • May 22, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 115-2061: A bill to further deployment of Next Generation 9-1-1 services to enhance and upgrade the Nation's 9-1-1 systems, and for other purposes.
Computer security and identity theftEmergency communications systemsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsIntergovernmental relationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaTelephone and wireless communication

To further deployment of Next Generation 9-1-1 services to enhance and upgrade the Nation's 9-1-1 systems, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-4672| House 
| Updated: 5/22/2018
Next Generation 9-1-1 Act of 2017 This bill amends the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to require that the 911 Implementation Coordination Office (Office) assist and encourage federal, state, regional, and local entities to implement Next Generation 911 services. The bill eliminates the October 1, 2022, sunset date for the Office. The Advisory Board for Next Generation 911 Interoperability is established within the Office to recommend updates to the definition of Next Generation 911 services. The bill adds requirements for entities seeking federal grants to implement Next Generation 911 services and requires that the Department of Commerce and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issue new regulations accordingly. The bill authorizes additional appropriations for these grants through FY2022. The Office shall provide support to entities in addressing cybersecurity issues related to Next Generation 911 services. The National Institute of Standards and Technology must identify cybersecurity vulnerabilities unique to implementing Next Generation 911 services, recommend best practices and assistance that the federal government can provide, and report its recommendations for protecting such services. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) must report about the adoption and adherence by: (1) telecommunications carriers to the FCC's network reliability best practices, and (2) public safety answering points to the public safety answering point best practices for cybersecurity as recommended by the Task Force on Optimal Public Safety Answering Point Architecture. (A public safety answering point is a facility designated to receive emergency calls and route the calls to emergency service personnel.) The Government Accountability Office must report about the resiliency, reliability, and survivability of public safety answering points during natural disasters and other catastrophes.
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Timeline
Nov 2, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-2061
Introduced in Senate
Dec 18, 2017
Introduced in House
Dec 18, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Dec 22, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
May 22, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
  • November 2, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-2061
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 18, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • December 18, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • December 22, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • May 22, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
Anna G. Eshoo

Anna G. Eshoo

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (2)
Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Research and Technology Subcommittee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 115-2061: A bill to further deployment of Next Generation 9-1-1 services to enhance and upgrade the Nation's 9-1-1 systems, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Computer security and identity theftEmergency communications systemsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsIntergovernmental relationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaTelephone and wireless communication