arrow_back Civic Audit
Share share

Improved Network Outage Reporting: Faster Emergency Response

This act aims to enhance how communication network outages are reported, especially during disasters. This means citizens can expect faster and more effective emergency services, as well as better access to information about internet and phone service disruptions, improving their safety and well-being in difficult situations.
Key points
Mandates annual public hearings on network outages after emergency reporting system activation, involving residents and emergency services.
Requires reports on the number and duration of internet, mobile, and VoIP service outages, and their impact on 9-1-1 emergency centers.
Directs an investigation into improving 9-1-1 outage reporting, including visual information, to provide emergency services with better situational awareness.
article Official text account_balance Process page notifications_active Track this Bill
gavel
Status:
Introduced
Record your position for audit.
Why does your vote on bills matter?
It creates raw, undeniable proof. Civic Will provides the permanent data to verify the Government's loyalty towards its citizens (explained here). Start recording it now.
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5200
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7]
Process start date: 2025-09-08
System Note: Lustra is free, publicly auditable civic infrastructure, with full source code available on GitHub. You are reading sterilized legislative data, processed by our radical neutrality engine to strip political spin and retain factual mechanics. We process only official government data. Original documents remain the authoritative source, always verify them if you can.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-20
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Emergency Reporting Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5200.

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 2025-09-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandates annual public hearings on network outages after emergency reporting system activation, involving residents and emergency services.
  • Requires reports on the number and duration of internet, mobile, and VoIP service outages, and their impact on 9-1-1 emergency centers.
  • Directs an investigation into improving 9-1-1 outage reporting, including visual information, to provide emergency services with better situational awareness.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Security Informatization