Next-generation 911 legislation was reintroduced in the House last week...
Next-generation 911 legislation was reintroduced in the House last week by Congressional E-911 Caucus Co-Chairs John Shimkus, R-Ill., and Anna Eshoo, D-Calif. The bill, only slightly different from HR-4829 in the previous Congress, would upgrade 911 call centers nationwide and…
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toughen penalties for states that divert 911 funds for other purposes. The bill (HR-2629) was referred to the House Commerce Committee. Shimkus said he will work with Commerce Committee and Communications Subcommittee leaders to make “sure our 911 call centers have the necessary technology to offer services the American people expect.” Eshoo said, “As Congress prepares to invest in a nationwide, interoperable broadband network for first responders, it makes sense that we equip 9-1-1 call centers with modern tools … to improve the quality and speed of emergency response."