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988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-3199| Senate 
| Updated: 4/22/2026
John Barrasso

John Barrasso

Republican Senator

Wyoming

Cosponsors (12)
Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Jon Ossoff (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)James E. Risch (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Deb Fischer (Republican)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Steve Daines (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill mandates the establishment of a multi-stakeholder advisory committee to address challenges in transmitting accurate geolocation information, including dispatchable location data, to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The Federal Communications Commission, in coordination with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, must form this committee within 180 days of the Act's enactment to provide recommendations for overcoming these challenges. The committee will comprise 15 members appointed by the FCC and HHS, representing diverse stakeholders. These include telecommunications service providers, handset manufacturers, 911 system service providers, public safety answering points, state and local governments (including those from low population and rural areas), the 988 Lifeline, the Veterans Crisis Line, local crisis centers, and various mental health organizations, ensuring a comprehensive perspective. The committee's duties involve conducting a detailed study on policy considerations (consumer privacy, legal authority for mandating location transmission), technical implementation standards for service providers and crisis centers, and potential cost recovery and funding requirements . Based on these findings, the committee is tasked with developing specific recommendations for potential legislation and administrative actions. A comprehensive report detailing the committee's findings, conclusions, and recommendations must be submitted to the appropriate committees of Congress and the FCC within one year. The committee will terminate 30 days after submitting this report, with its provisions carried out using existing appropriated funds.

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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3482
988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act of 2023
Nov 19, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Nov 19, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S8241-8242)
Feb 12, 2026
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Apr 22, 2026
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 119-119.
Apr 22, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 379.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3482
    988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act of 2023


  • November 19, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 19, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S8241-8242)


  • February 12, 2026
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • April 22, 2026
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 119-119.


  • April 22, 2026
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 379.

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Advisory bodiesCongressional oversightEmergency communications systemsGovernment studies and investigationsMental health

988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-3199| Senate 
| Updated: 4/22/2026
This bill mandates the establishment of a multi-stakeholder advisory committee to address challenges in transmitting accurate geolocation information, including dispatchable location data, to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The Federal Communications Commission, in coordination with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, must form this committee within 180 days of the Act's enactment to provide recommendations for overcoming these challenges. The committee will comprise 15 members appointed by the FCC and HHS, representing diverse stakeholders. These include telecommunications service providers, handset manufacturers, 911 system service providers, public safety answering points, state and local governments (including those from low population and rural areas), the 988 Lifeline, the Veterans Crisis Line, local crisis centers, and various mental health organizations, ensuring a comprehensive perspective. The committee's duties involve conducting a detailed study on policy considerations (consumer privacy, legal authority for mandating location transmission), technical implementation standards for service providers and crisis centers, and potential cost recovery and funding requirements . Based on these findings, the committee is tasked with developing specific recommendations for potential legislation and administrative actions. A comprehensive report detailing the committee's findings, conclusions, and recommendations must be submitted to the appropriate committees of Congress and the FCC within one year. The committee will terminate 30 days after submitting this report, with its provisions carried out using existing appropriated funds.

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3482
988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act of 2023
Nov 19, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Nov 19, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S8241-8242)
Feb 12, 2026
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Apr 22, 2026
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 119-119.
Apr 22, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 379.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3482
    988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act of 2023


  • November 19, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 19, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S8241-8242)


  • February 12, 2026
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • April 22, 2026
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 119-119.


  • April 22, 2026
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 379.
John Barrasso

John Barrasso

Republican Senator

Wyoming

Cosponsors (12)
Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Jon Ossoff (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)James E. Risch (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Deb Fischer (Republican)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Steve Daines (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

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  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesCongressional oversightEmergency communications systemsGovernment studies and investigationsMental health