$10 Billion Funding for Next Generation 9-1-1: Faster, Safer Emergency Response.
This legislation allocates $10 billion to completely modernize the national 9-1-1 emergency system, implementing Next Generation 9-1-1. This upgrade means citizens will benefit from a more reliable system capable of handling modern communications like sending data, photos, and videos to emergency services. The law also mandates significant improvements in cybersecurity for this critical emergency infrastructure.
Key points
$10 billion allocated to upgrade 9-1-1 systems to handle multimedia (photos, videos, data) and ensure greater call reliability and interoperability across jurisdictions.
Mandates strong digital security (cybersecurity) for new emergency systems, supported by the creation of a dedicated 9-1-1 Cybersecurity Center.
Grant recipients must certify that existing 9-1-1 fees are not misused and must establish a sustainable funding plan for the long-term maintenance of the new system.
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