Next Generation 9–1–1 Act
To amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to provide for further deployment and coordination of Next Generation 9-1-1, and for other purposes.
This bill aims to enhance and expand the deployment of Next Generation 9-1-1 services across the country. It seeks to improve emergency response capabilities by ensuring that these advanced services are better coordinated and more widely available. This would primarily affect emergency services and the telecommunications industry, improving how emergency calls are handled and ensuring that people can reach help more quickly and efficiently.
The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was introduced on December 9, 2025, and has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Further steps include review by a subcommittee on Communications and Technology, which held a mark-up session on January 15, 2026. The bill is being considered by relevant committees and subcommittees, and it will likely undergo more discussions and potential amendments before any vote.
Key milestones so far include its introduction and referral to the appropriate committees. The subcommittee held a session to consider and revise the bill on January 15, 2026, indicating active engagement with the proposal. Moving forward, the bill will need to pass through additional committee reviews and potentially a full House vote before it can move to the Senate.
