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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.

USA115th CongressS-2061| Senate 
| Updated: 11/2/2017
Bill Nelson

Bill Nelson

Democratic Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (3)
Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • 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
Introduced in Senate
Nov 2, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 22, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-4672
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
  • November 2, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 2, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • May 22, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-4672
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 115-4672: 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.
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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.

USA115th CongressS-2061| Senate 
| Updated: 11/2/2017
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
Introduced in Senate
Nov 2, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 22, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-4672
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
  • November 2, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 2, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • May 22, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-4672
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
Bill Nelson

Bill Nelson

Democratic Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (3)
Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 115-4672: 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