Public Safety Communications Act

Summary

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.

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House Committee on Energy and Commerce · U.S. House of Representatives

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Full history

1. Jan 15, 2026

   In committee

   Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

   U.S. House

2. Jan 15, 2026

   In committee

   Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

3. Jan 15, 2026

   In committee

   Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

4. Jan 15, 2026

   In committee

   Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

5. Jan 15, 2026

   Committee vote

   Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

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