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Emergency Connectivity: Access to Alerts and 911 in Crisis

This act aims to ensure that in the event of natural disasters or infrastructure failures, citizens will still have access to emergency services, such as threat notifications and 911 calls. Companies can apply for permission to provide these services in areas without connectivity, increasing safety and access to help in emergencies.
Key points
Ensuring access to emergency alerts and 911 in areas affected by network outages or natural disasters.
Enabling companies to provide emergency connectivity services in unserved areas, with access to necessary radio spectrum.
Requiring emergency connectivity services to be resilient to major natural disasters.
Limiting liability for providers of these services, similar to mobile carriers.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9569
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Bill [R-OH-6]
Process start date: 2022-12-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

ALERT Parity Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9569.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-12-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Ensuring access to emergency alerts and 911 in areas affected by network outages or natural disasters.
  • Enabling companies to provide emergency connectivity services in unserved areas, with access to necessary radio spectrum.
  • Requiring emergency connectivity services to be resilient to major natural disasters.
  • Limiting liability for providers of these services, similar to mobile carriers.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Johnson, Bill [R-OH-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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