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119-s-4062119th CongressWALLET

Next Generation 9–1–1 Act

Sponsored By: Senator Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]

Introduced

Summary

Nationwide framework for Next Generation 9-1-1 to coordinate, fund, and secure upgrades that let 9-1-1 centers handle multimedia, share data, and strengthen cybersecurity across States, Tribes, and localities.

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  • Local, State, and Tribal emergency communications centers would be eligible for grants to implement and maintain NG9-1-1 systems, including cybersecurity and public outreach. Training costs are capped at 3% for non‑Tribes and 5% for Tribes while documented administrative costs are capped at 1% and 2% respectively.
  • Tribal governments get the same coordination and interoperability requirements as States and may use the higher training and admin caps; recipients must establish sustainable funding within 3 years and false or failed certifications can force repayment and bar future grants.
  • The Assistant Secretary at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration would run the grant program, publish a management plan within 180 days, and issue grant selection rules within 1 year. A 16‑member advisory board would advise on deployment and cybersecurity and appropriations are authorized for 2027–2031 with administrative costs capped at 4%.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

5 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Funding and Admin Limits for 9-1-1

If enacted, the bill would authorize such sums as may be necessary to fund the NG9‑1‑1 program for fiscal years 2027 through 2031. Appropriated amounts would remain available until spent. The bill would limit administrative spending to not more than 4% of any amounts appropriated under this authorization.

Next Generation 9-1-1 Cybersecurity Center

If enacted, the bill would direct the Assistant Secretary to set up a Next Generation 9‑1‑1 Cybersecurity Center after consulting with NHTSA and the Director of CISA. The Center would share cybersecurity information, analyze threats to NG9‑1‑1, and give guidance to State and local governments to detect and prevent intrusions affecting 9‑1‑1 systems.

Next Generation 9-1-1 Grants

If enacted, the bill would create a federal grant program to help States, Tribes, and regional entities build and run Next Generation 9-1-1 systems. Grants could pay for implementation, maintenance, cybersecurity, public outreach, and training. Training is capped at 3% of a grant for non‑Tribes and 5% for Tribes. Documented planning and application costs are capped at 1% for non‑Tribes and 2% for Tribes. Applicants and annual grantees would have to certify coordination, protection of local 9‑1‑1 fees, a plan to establish sustainable funding and cybersecurity within 3 years, and other interoperability and public outreach commitments. Grants could not pay for First Responder Network Authority activities or to persons barred for national security reasons, and false or missing certifications can force return of funds and bar future awards.

Public Safety 9-1-1 Advisory Board

If enacted, the bill would create a 16‑member Public Safety Next Generation 9‑1‑1 Advisory Board. The Assistant Secretary would appoint four members each from local law enforcement, fire and rescue, EMS, and 9‑1‑1 professionals within 150 days after enactment. The Board must give deployment and coordination recommendations within 120 days after all members are appointed and would end when NG9‑1‑1 grant funds are no longer available.

Federal 9-1-1 Management Plan and Rules

If enacted, the bill would require the Assistant Secretary to publish a management plan and annual funding profiles for the NG9‑1‑1 program within 180 days of enactment. The agency would have to issue grant selection rules after public notice and comment within 1 year, and submit annual reports to Congress starting October 1, 2027 while funds remain available.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]

MN • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC]

    NC • R

    Sponsored 3/11/2026

  • Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]

    NV • D

    Sponsored 3/11/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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