H.R. 1519 House Science, Technology, Communications
Public Safety Communications Act
STAGE 2 OF 8 — COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION
Currently in the House. Last action: forwarded by subcommittee to full committee by voice vote on Jan 15, 2026.
- House Introduced in House Feb 24, 2025
- House Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Feb 24, 2025
- House Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. Feb 24, 2025
- House Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held Jan 15, 2026
- House Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. Jan 15, 2026
Subjects
Advanced technology and technological innovationsEmergency communications systemsFirst responders and emergency personnelTechnology assessmentTelephone and wireless communication
Committees
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- [Referred To, Feb 24, 2025]
Summary
Public Safety Communications ActThis bill provides statutory authority for the Office of Public Safety Communications within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to support efforts related to public safety communications. The duties of the office include (1) administering federal grant programs for Next Generation 9-1-1 systems, which are interoperable Internet Protocol-based systems for receiving 9-1-1 calls; and (2) managing and auditing the First Responder Network Authority (known as FirstNet), which oversees the communications network for emergency responders and the public safety community.
[Summary as of: Introduced in House]
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