HR 539 · 106th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

To establish 9-1-1 as the universal emergency assistance number for wireless telecommunications users, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1999-02-03· Sponsored by Rep. Danner, Pat [D-MO-6]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.(1999-02-16)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Designates 911 as the universal wireless emergency telephone number within the United States. Requires any Federal department, agency, officer, or instrumentality, or any State or local government, that establishes or operates a wireless communications system for use by the public to report emergencies to ensure that such system accommodates such number and uses it for reporting emergencies.…

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