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RESILIENT Networks Act

USA116th CongressHR-5926| House 
| Updated: 3/10/2020
Frank Pallone

Frank Pallone

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (1)
Jerry McNerney (Democratic)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Reinforcing and Evaluating Service Integrity, Local Infrastructure, and Emergency Notification for Today's Networks Act or the RESILIENT Networks Act This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to adopt certain rules, recommend best practices, and issue reports intended to promote the resiliency of communications networks during emergencies. Specifically, the bill requires the FCC to adopt rules that provide for (1) coordination among communications providers during emergencies; and (2) coordination and outage information sharing between communications providers, public safety answering points (i.e., the points where emergency calls are routed), and certain public safety entities responsible for emergency management functions. Additionally, the FCC must conduct a study to determine the feasibility of expanding the one-call notification system, used to identify the location of electric and gas transmission lines, to cover communications services. The FCC must recommend best practices and establish a process for coordination and information sharing between communications providers and utilities during emergencies and planned power shutoffs. The FCC must also ensure that communications providers take measures to integrate backup power into their networks to maintain operation during emergencies. Further, the FCC must report on any unique challenges or advantages of fifth generation (5G) wireless networks regarding their resiliency to withstand disruptions during emergencies. The Government Accountability Office must conduct a performance audit of the FCC's efforts to restore communications services in Puerto Rico during, and following, the 2017 hurricane season, and the FCC must commence a proceeding to address the findings and recommendations of such audit.
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Timeline
Feb 18, 2020
Introduced in House
Feb 18, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 19, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Feb 27, 2020
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 10, 2020
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Mar 10, 2020
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • February 18, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • February 18, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 19, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • February 27, 2020
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • March 10, 2020
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .


  • March 10, 2020
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

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Accounting and auditingAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresCaribbean areaComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightDisaster relief and insuranceElectric power generation and transmissionEmergency communications systemsEmergency planning and evacuationEnergy storage, supplies, demandFirst responders and emergency personnelFloods and storm protectionGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsInfrastructure developmentIntergovernmental relationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaPublic utilities and utility ratesPuerto Rico

RESILIENT Networks Act

USA116th CongressHR-5926| House 
| Updated: 3/10/2020
Reinforcing and Evaluating Service Integrity, Local Infrastructure, and Emergency Notification for Today's Networks Act or the RESILIENT Networks Act This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to adopt certain rules, recommend best practices, and issue reports intended to promote the resiliency of communications networks during emergencies. Specifically, the bill requires the FCC to adopt rules that provide for (1) coordination among communications providers during emergencies; and (2) coordination and outage information sharing between communications providers, public safety answering points (i.e., the points where emergency calls are routed), and certain public safety entities responsible for emergency management functions. Additionally, the FCC must conduct a study to determine the feasibility of expanding the one-call notification system, used to identify the location of electric and gas transmission lines, to cover communications services. The FCC must recommend best practices and establish a process for coordination and information sharing between communications providers and utilities during emergencies and planned power shutoffs. The FCC must also ensure that communications providers take measures to integrate backup power into their networks to maintain operation during emergencies. Further, the FCC must report on any unique challenges or advantages of fifth generation (5G) wireless networks regarding their resiliency to withstand disruptions during emergencies. The Government Accountability Office must conduct a performance audit of the FCC's efforts to restore communications services in Puerto Rico during, and following, the 2017 hurricane season, and the FCC must commence a proceeding to address the findings and recommendations of such audit.
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Timeline
Feb 18, 2020
Introduced in House
Feb 18, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 19, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Feb 27, 2020
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 10, 2020
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Mar 10, 2020
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • February 18, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • February 18, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 19, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • February 27, 2020
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • March 10, 2020
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .


  • March 10, 2020
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Frank Pallone

Frank Pallone

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (1)
Jerry McNerney (Democratic)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Accounting and auditingAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresCaribbean areaComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightDisaster relief and insuranceElectric power generation and transmissionEmergency communications systemsEmergency planning and evacuationEnergy storage, supplies, demandFirst responders and emergency personnelFloods and storm protectionGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsInfrastructure developmentIntergovernmental relationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaPublic utilities and utility ratesPuerto Rico