H.R. 6505 · In committee · Science, Technology, Communications

Next Generation 9–1–1 Act

Sponsor: Richard Hudson (R-NC)

What it does

• Establish a federal grant program administered by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to fund next generation 9-1-1 system implementation by state, territorial, and tribal governments.
• Allow grant funds to support NG9-1-1 system deployment, maintenance, public outreach, cybersecurity measures, and limited training and administrative costs.
• Require grant applicants to submit implementation plans that ensure system interoperability, reliability, cybersecurity integration, and establish sustainable local funding mechanisms.
• Direct NTIA to provide technical assistance and advice to applicants on NG9-1-1 implementation planning and coordination.

Official summary

Next Generation 9–1–1 Act This bill establishes a grant program to support implementation of next generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) systems by state, territorial, and tribal governments and requires other related activities. NG9-1-1 means a secure, interoperable, Internet Protocol-based (IP-based) system for receiving 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance. (IP-based 9-1-1 systems have capabilities that legacy telephone systems do not, including enhanced location-finding and the ability to receive text and multimedia messages.) Under the bill, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) must provide grants to state, territorial, and tribal governments (and entities established by those governments) to support the implementation and maintenance of NG9-1-1 systems. Grant funds may also be used for public outreach on NG9-1-1, implementation of cybersecurity measures, and, subject to certain limits, training and administrative costs. Entities applying for grants must submit a plan for NG9-1-1 coordination and implementation that ensures interoperability and reliability, incorporates cybersecurity tools, and meets other requirements related to technology and…

Latest action

Jan 15, 2026: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Committee: House Communications and Technology Subcommittee