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Subcommittee advances Next Generation 9‑1‑1 bill to full committee
Summary
A House Energy and Commerce subcommittee advanced HR 6505 to the full committee, a bill that would establish an NTIA grant program for Next Generation 9‑1‑1 technology and create a national NG9‑1‑1 cybersecurity center and advisory board. Sponsors said funding levels remain under negotiation.
A House Energy and Commerce subcommittee advanced HR 6505, a bipartisan bill to speed deployment of Next Generation 9‑1‑1 (NG9‑1‑1) technology, forwarding the measure to the full committee by voice vote.
The chair opened debate saying the bill would establish a grant program at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), create a nationwide NG9‑1‑1 cybersecurity center and establish an NG9‑1‑1 advisory board to support deployment. The chair also warned that…
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