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Advanced, Local Emergency Response Telecommunications Parity Act

USA118th CongressHR-1353| House 
| Updated: 4/27/2023
Bill Johnson

Bill Johnson

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (1)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advanced, Local Emergency Response Telecommunications Parity Act or the ALERT Parity Act This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to facilitate the provision of emergency communication services (e.g., 9-1-1 calls and emergency alerts) in unserved areas. An unserved area is one that has no commercial mobile service capable of providing emergency services because of a lack of infrastructure, destruction of infrastructure, a power outage, or other reason. The FCC must establish a process for companies to apply for approval to access the electromagnetic spectrum in order to provide emergency services in unserved areas. To obtain approval, a company must demonstrate that it (1) has a technical proposal for providing services, (2) will not use the spectrum to provide additional services, and (3) has the capability to provide the services rapidly. The company must also demonstrate that the services can withstand earthquakes, hurricanes, and other major disasters. The FCC must publish a list of approved providers online. Additionally, the bill provides protections for authorized users of the spectrum. For example, a provider with FCC approval to provide emergency services to an area under this bill may only access the spectrum if (1) the entity that is typically authorized to use it expressly consents in writing to the approved provider's use, and (2) the approved provider's use does not interfere with the authorized entity's use. Authorized entities that receive a request for consent must reasonably engage with the provider submitting the request. The bill also limits the liability of an approved provider for certain harms resulting from the transmission of (or failure to transmit) emergency alerts or the release of subscriber information when delivering an alert.

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Timeline
Mar 3, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 3, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Mar 3, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 8, 2023
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 8, 2023
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 0 .
Mar 23, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 24, 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 0.
Mar 24, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 24, 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 25.
Apr 24, 2023
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-39.
Apr 25, 2023
Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 25, 2023
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1921-1924)
Apr 25, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1353.
Apr 25, 2023
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Apr 26, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1978-1979)
Apr 26, 2023
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 1 (Roll no. 197). (text: 4/25/2023 CR H1922-1923)
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Apr 26, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 27, 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • March 3, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • March 3, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • March 3, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 8, 2023
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 8, 2023
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 0 .


  • March 23, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 24, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 0.


  • March 24, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • April 24, 2023
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 25.


  • April 24, 2023
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-39.


  • April 25, 2023
    Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • April 25, 2023
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1921-1924)


  • April 25, 2023
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1353.


  • April 25, 2023
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • April 26, 2023
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1978-1979)


  • April 26, 2023
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 1 (Roll no. 197). (text: 4/25/2023 CR H1922-1923)
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  • April 26, 2023
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • April 27, 2023
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvanced technology and technological innovationsCongressional oversightEmergency communications systemsFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Government information and archivesRadio spectrum allocationTelephone and wireless communication

Advanced, Local Emergency Response Telecommunications Parity Act

USA118th CongressHR-1353| House 
| Updated: 4/27/2023
Advanced, Local Emergency Response Telecommunications Parity Act or the ALERT Parity Act This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to facilitate the provision of emergency communication services (e.g., 9-1-1 calls and emergency alerts) in unserved areas. An unserved area is one that has no commercial mobile service capable of providing emergency services because of a lack of infrastructure, destruction of infrastructure, a power outage, or other reason. The FCC must establish a process for companies to apply for approval to access the electromagnetic spectrum in order to provide emergency services in unserved areas. To obtain approval, a company must demonstrate that it (1) has a technical proposal for providing services, (2) will not use the spectrum to provide additional services, and (3) has the capability to provide the services rapidly. The company must also demonstrate that the services can withstand earthquakes, hurricanes, and other major disasters. The FCC must publish a list of approved providers online. Additionally, the bill provides protections for authorized users of the spectrum. For example, a provider with FCC approval to provide emergency services to an area under this bill may only access the spectrum if (1) the entity that is typically authorized to use it expressly consents in writing to the approved provider's use, and (2) the approved provider's use does not interfere with the authorized entity's use. Authorized entities that receive a request for consent must reasonably engage with the provider submitting the request. The bill also limits the liability of an approved provider for certain harms resulting from the transmission of (or failure to transmit) emergency alerts or the release of subscriber information when delivering an alert.

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Timeline
Mar 3, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 3, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Mar 3, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 8, 2023
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 8, 2023
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 0 .
Mar 23, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 24, 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 0.
Mar 24, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 24, 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 25.
Apr 24, 2023
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-39.
Apr 25, 2023
Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 25, 2023
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1921-1924)
Apr 25, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1353.
Apr 25, 2023
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Apr 26, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1978-1979)
Apr 26, 2023
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 1 (Roll no. 197). (text: 4/25/2023 CR H1922-1923)
View Vote
Apr 26, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 27, 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • March 3, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • March 3, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • March 3, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 8, 2023
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 8, 2023
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 0 .


  • March 23, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 24, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 0.


  • March 24, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • April 24, 2023
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 25.


  • April 24, 2023
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-39.


  • April 25, 2023
    Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • April 25, 2023
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1921-1924)


  • April 25, 2023
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1353.


  • April 25, 2023
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • April 26, 2023
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1978-1979)


  • April 26, 2023
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 1 (Roll no. 197). (text: 4/25/2023 CR H1922-1923)
    View Vote


  • April 26, 2023
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • April 27, 2023
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Bill Johnson

Bill Johnson

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (1)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvanced technology and technological innovationsCongressional oversightEmergency communications systemsFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Government information and archivesRadio spectrum allocationTelephone and wireless communication