Next Generation 9–1–1 Act
Sponsored By: Representative Hudson
In Committee
Summary
Modernize and secure the nation's 9-1-1 system. This bill would create a nationwide Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) implementation and coordination program run by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, plus a dedicated NG9-1-1 Cybersecurity Center and a Public Safety NG9-1-1 Advisory Board to guide grants, standards, and interoperability.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
NTIA-led NG9-1-1 program
If enacted, the Assistant Secretary at NTIA would run a national Next Generation 9‑1‑1 program. The office would give technical help, collect and share NG9‑1‑1 practices, and review and approve grants. States and Tribes applying would need to submit plans covering interoperability, reliability, multimedia, cybersecurity, procurement, governance, and stakeholder input. NTIA must send an initial management plan within 180 days and issue grant selection rules within one year.
Grants, spending caps, and allowed uses
If enacted, the bill would authorize NG9‑1‑1 grants for fiscal years 2026 through 2030. Money would remain available until spent. For each award, not more than 4 percent may pay administrative costs. Training costs would be capped at 3 percent for non‑Tribes and 5 percent for Tribes. Planning costs would be capped at 1 percent for non‑Tribes and 2 percent for Tribes. Grants may be used for deployment, outreach, training, cybersecurity, and planning. Grant funds could not be used to support the First Responder Network Authority or to pay persons barred by Federal national security prohibitions.
National NG9-1-1 Cybersecurity Center
If enacted, the Assistant Secretary would create a Next Generation 9‑1‑1 Cybersecurity Center after consulting NHTSA and CISA. The Center would coordinate cyber threat information with State, local, and regional governments. It would analyze NG9‑1‑1 threats and make guidance to detect and prevent cyber intrusions affecting 9‑1‑1 systems.
Certifications, funding rules, and enforcement
If enacted, applicants would have to certify at application and each year that, for the prior 180 days, no 9‑1‑1 fee was used for disallowed purposes. Recipients would have to establish sustainable NG9‑1‑1 funding and cybersecurity resources within 3 years of getting a grant. Grants must be returned if a State or taxing jurisdiction fails required certifications while funds are available. Any entity that knowingly lied on a certification would have to return funds and be barred from future grants.
Public safety NG9-1-1 advisory board
If enacted, the bill would create a 16‑member Public Safety Next Generation 9‑1‑1 Advisory Board. The board would include law enforcement, fire/rescue, EMS, and 9‑1‑1 professionals and serve three‑year terms. Members would be appointed within 150 days and the board must give recommendations within 120 days after full appointment. The board would end when NG9‑1‑1 grant funds are no longer available.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Hudson
NC • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2]
LA • D
Sponsored 12/9/2025
McClellan
VA • D
Sponsored 1/22/2026
Rep. Fields, Cleo [D-LA-6]
LA • D
Sponsored 2/25/2026
Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13]
MI • D
Sponsored 3/3/2026
Rep. Ezell, Mike [R-MS-4]
MS • R
Sponsored 4/14/2026
Rep. McDonald Rivet, Kristen [D-MI-8]
MI • D
Sponsored 4/14/2026
Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2]
VA • R
Sponsored 4/29/2026
Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
CO • D
Sponsored 5/12/2026
Roll Call Votes
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