Public Safety Communications Act

Sponsored byRep. Cammack, Kat [R-FL-3]FL· Introduced 24 February 2025

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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

15 January 2026·6 months ago

Summary

Introduced in House · Updated 23 June 2025

Public Safety Communications Act

This 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.

Timeline

6 actions

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
15 January 2026 · Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
15 January 2026 · Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
24 February 2025 · IntroReferral
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
24 February 2025 · Committee
Introduced in House
24 February 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
24 February 2025 · IntroReferral

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Rep. Cammack, Kat [R-FL-3]FL

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Science, Technology, Communications

Legislative subjects

Advanced technology and technological innovationsEmergency communications systemsFirst responders and emergency personnelTechnology assessmentTelephone and wireless communication

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