Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)
Next Generation 9–1–1 Act
A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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 across the United States. The legislation establishes duties for the Assistant Secretary to oversee grant programs, management plans, and implementation assistance. It also creates a Nationwide Next Generation 9-1-1 Cybersecurity Center to coordinate threat analysis and information sharing. Additionally, the bill establishes a Public Safety Next Generation 9-1-1 Advisory Board comprised of public safety professionals to provide recommendations. Finally, it authorizes appropriations to fund these initiatives from fiscal years 2027 through 2031.
Yes· 3 of 15
- 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 information sharing.
- Scored +5
Would Native Americans be better off under this?
The bill specifically provides grant provisions and requirements that include Tribal authorities.
- Scored +3
Does this get reliable internet to more people?
The bill promotes the deployment of an Internet Protocol-based emergency response system.
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 designed to receive, process, and analyze various types of emergency requests, including multimedia and data (Section 159(c)(1)).
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Enhanced Cybersecurity for Emergency Systems: The creation of a Next Generation 9-1-1 Cybersecurity Center will help coordinate the sharing of information regarding threats and provide guidelines for detecting and preventing intrusions (Section 160).
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Public Education: Grant funds can be used for public outreach and education so that people know how to best use Next Generation 9-1-1 and understand its capabilities (Section 159(c)(1)(D)).
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Expert Guidance from Professionals: The establishment of an Advisory Board ensures that recommendations for deploying these systems 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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Strict Financial Penalties for Non-compliance: If a State or taxing jurisdiction fails to comply with required certifications, 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 provides a certification knowing the information is false will be ineligible to receive the grant, must return any awarded funds, and will be barred from receiving future grants (Section s159(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 grant provisions and requirements that include Tribal authorities. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill requires implementation plans to account for the needs of rural emergency communications centers. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The bill requires implementation plans to account for the needs of urban emergency communications centers. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — Improved emergency service response times benefit all citizens. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — Improved emergency service response times benefit all citizens. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Improved emergency service response times benefit all households regardless of income. Would men be better off under this? — Improved emergency service response times benefit all citizens. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Improved emergency service response times benefit all households regardless of income. Would white Americans be better off under this? — Improved emergency service response times benefit all citizens. Would women be better off under this? — Improved emergency service response times benefit all citizens.
- 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 information sharing.
- Education And Technology
- Does this get reliable internet to more people? — The bill promotes the deployment of an Internet Protocol-based emergency response system.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires the Assistant Secretary to publish management plans on the NTIA website.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — The bill establishes specific management plans and funding profiles for the grant program.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport? — The bill focuses on improving emergency communications infrastructure via Next Generation 9-1-1 systems.
- 3/11/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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.
Ted BuddRepublican · North Carolina
Catherine Cortez MastoDemocrat · Nevada