Next Generation 9-1-1 Act: Modernizing Emergency Services for Better Safety
This act upgrades the emergency call system to allow citizens to send texts, photos, and videos to dispatchers during emergencies. It provides funding to ensure 9-1-1 services are faster, more reliable, and better protected against cyber threats.
Key points
Enables sending multimedia (text, photos, video) to emergency services for more accurate reporting.
Establishes a national center to protect 9-1-1 systems from cyberattacks and service disruptions.
Ensures 9-1-1 fees are used exclusively for emergency communication services and not diverted elsewhere.
Improves coordination between different regions to ensure seamless emergency response across state lines.
Status:
Introduced
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