Bill · H.R. 1519· House(119-HR-1519)
Public Safety Communications Act
- Introduced
- 2/24/2025
- Last activity
- 1/15/2026 — Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- Sponsored by
- Kat Cammack
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Public Safety Communications Act," proposes to amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act. It aims to establish the Office of Public Safety Communications within the NTIA. The Office would be headed by an Associate Administrator serving in a career position within the Senior Executive Service. This individual is tasked with various duties including administering grant programs and overseeing public safety communications. Additionally, the role involves managing the First Responder Network Authority.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+5
The bill mandates an annual audit of the First Responder Network Authority to ensure adherence to general accounting principles.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
The bill requires annual audits of the First Responder Network Authority's activities.
Does this get reliable internet to more people?+3
The bill oversees the prototyping and deployment of advanced communications technologies to enhance public safety communications.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Administration of Next Generation 9-1-1 Grants: The Associate Administrator is tasked to administer any Federal Government grant program related to Next Generation 9-1-1 (Section 2, subsection c, paragraph 1).
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Enhancement of Public Safety Communications: The Office is responsible for overseeing studies and the prototyping and deployment of advanced communications technologies designed to enhance public safety communications (Section 2, subsection c, paragraph 5).
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Oversight of First Responder Network Authority: The Associate Administrator will manage the First Responder Network Authority, which includes oversight of its duties and responsibilities (Section 2, subsection c, paragraph 6).
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Accountability through Audits: The Associate Administrator is required to conduct an annual audit of the activities of the First Responder Network Authority to ensure adherence to general accounting principles and procedures (Section 2, subsection d, paragraph 1).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4
- Education And Technology
- Improves Internet Access+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+1Good For Urban Residents+1
- 1/15/2026
- Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- 2/24/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
- Introduced in House