HR 1519 · in committee · major
Public Safety Communications Act
- government reform
What this bill does
- Creates statutory authority for the Office of Public Safety Communications within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.
- Affects emergency responders, 9-1-1 call centers, and the FirstNet communications network for public safety.
- Establishes federal grant programs for Next Generation 9-1-1 systems and oversight of FirstNet operations.
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Community Threads
Started by Cosponsor
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How should federal funding for Next Generation 9-1-1 systems be distributed between urban and rural areas?
- 02
What oversight mechanisms would ensure FirstNet operates effectively for all emergency responders without duplicating existing coordination efforts?
- 03
Which stakeholders—state officials, local emergency services, or federal agencies—should have the greatest influence over public safety communications standards?
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Sponsor · R-FL-3
Kat Cammack
Citizen cosponsors
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In Congress
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House Reps cosponsoring
Introduced 2026-01-15
Legislative timeline
2026-01-15 · house · Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
2026-01-15 · house · Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2025-02-24 · house · Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
2025-02-24 · house · IntroReferral
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2025-02-24 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
2025-02-24 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
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