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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.
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VOTING RESULTS
2026-04-20
For 386
Against 7
Abstain 0
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Additional Information
Emergency Reporting Act
Print number: HR 5200
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7]
Process start date: 2025-09-08
Voting date: 2026-04-20
Voting no: 126