Richard Hudson (R-NC)
Next Generation 9–1–1 Act
A Republican bill with 6 Democratic cosponsors · See all 8 cosponsors
Last activity — Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Next Generation 9-1-1 Act," aims to amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act. It focuses on the deployment and coordination of Next Generation 9-1-1 systems. The legislation directs an Assistant Secretary to manage a grant program for implementing and maintaining these systems. It also establishes a Nationwide Next Generation 9-1-1 Cybersecurity Center to help coordinate threat analysis and information sharing. Additionally, the bill creates a Public Safety Next Generation 9-1-1 Advisory Board comprised of public safety professionals to provide recommendations. The act provides for the authorization of appropriations to fund these various initiatives through fiscal year 2030.
Yes· 3 of 10
- Scored +8
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
The bill establishes a Nationwide Next Generation 9-1-1 Cybersecurity Center to coordinate threat analysis and prevent intrusions.
- Scored +5
Would Native Americans be better off under this?
The bill specifically provides for grants and assistance to Tribal entities for Next Generation 9-1-1 implementation.
- Scored +5
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
The bill enhances emergency communication capabilities through Next Generation 9-1-1, which can facilitate better emergency medical services access.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Emergency Services: The bill provides grants for implementing and maintaining Next Generation 9-1-1, which is an Internet Protocol-based system that enables emergency communications centers to receive, process, and analyze various types of data, including multimedia (Section 159(c)(1)).
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Enhanced Cybersecurity for Emergency Systems: The creation of a Next Generation 9-1-1 Cybersecurity Center helps coordinate the sharing of cybersecurity information and guidelines to detect and prevent intrusions (Section 160).
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Public Education: Grants can be used for public outreach and education so people know how to best use the capabilities and usefulness of Next Generation 9-1-1 (Section 159(c)(1)(D)).
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Expert Advice from Public Safety Professionals: The establishment of an Advisory Board ensures that recommendations come from experts in law enforcement, fire and rescue, emergency medical services, and 9-1-1 professionals (Section 161(a)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Risk of Grant Fund Forfeiture: If a State or taxing jurisdiction fails to comply with specific certification requirements, the eligible entity must return all funds from the grant (Section 159(c)(6)).
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Penalties for False Information: Any entity that knowingly provides false information in its certifications will be ineligible to receive the grant, must return any award already received, and will be ineligible for future grants (Section 159(c)(7)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill specifically provides for grants and assistance to Tribal entities for Next Generation 9-1-1 implementation. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill requires implementation plans to account for the specific needs of rural emergency communications centers. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The bill requires implementation plans to account for the specific needs of urban emergency communications centers. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill improves essential emergency service infrastructure available to all households.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill establishes a Nationwide Next Generation 9-1-1 Cybersecurity Center to coordinate threat analysis and prevent intrusions.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill enhances emergency communication capabilities through Next Generation 9-1-1, which can facilitate better emergency medical services access.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires the Assistant Secretary to submit annual reports to Congress and publish management plans on a public website.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — The bill establishes a specific management plan and funding profile for the grant program to oversee the use of funds.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport? — The bill improves the digital infrastructure required for modern public safety communications.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — While primarily a public safety bill, improved emergency infrastructure provides a foundational service for all communities.
- 5/12/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/29/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/14/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 3/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/25/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/22/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/15/2026
- Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- 12/29/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
- 12/9/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
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