This legislation, titled the Next Generation 9-1-1 Act, seeks to enhance and coordinate the implementation of Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG911) systems nationwide. It assigns the Assistant Secretary of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), in consultation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Administrator, the responsibility for improving coordination, disseminating information, and providing technical assistance for NG911 deployment. The Assistant Secretary is also tasked with developing a management plan for the grant program and submitting annual reports to Congress on these activities. A core provision of the bill is the establishment of a grant program to assist eligible entities, including States and Tribes, in implementing and maintaining NG911. Grant funds can be used for various purposes, such as system implementation, ongoing maintenance, training for personnel, public outreach and education, and administrative costs. Crucially, the grants also cover expenses related to implementing robust cybersecurity measures for emergency communications centers and NG911 infrastructure. To receive grants, eligible entities must submit applications certifying their coordination with local emergency communications centers and designating a single State point of contact for NG911. Their implementation plans must ensure interoperability through commonly accepted standards, guarantee reliability , enable multimedia processing, and incorporate cybersecurity tools and information-sharing strategies. Plans must also demonstrate the use of open and competitive procurement processes and include input from diverse rural and urban emergency centers. Grant recipients must certify that no 9-1-1 fees are misused and that funds will support interoperable and reliable NG911 deployment. They must also commit to establishing a sustainable funding mechanism and effective cybersecurity resources within three years of receiving funds. The bill emphasizes promoting interoperability with emergency response providers, including the nationwide public safety broadband network, and coordinating with adjoining States and Tribes. Failure to comply with certifications can result in the return of grant funds and future ineligibility. The Act further mandates the creation of a Nationwide Next Generation 9-1-1 Cybersecurity Center to facilitate cybersecurity information sharing, threat analysis, and guideline development for NG911 systems. Additionally, a Public Safety Next Generation 9-1-1 Advisory Board will be established, comprising public safety professionals, to provide recommendations to the Assistant Secretary on deployment strategies, flexibility in guidance, efficiency improvements, and effective coordination among governmental entities. Finally, the bill authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to fund these initiatives, with a cap of 4 percent for administrative costs. This comprehensive approach aims to modernize the nation's 9-1-1 infrastructure, ensuring it is secure, interoperable, and capable of handling advanced emergency communications.