Bill · S. 4691· Senate(119-S-4691)
Disaster Communications Coordination and Preparedness Act
- Introduced
- 6/4/2026
- Last activity
- 7/22/2026 — Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- Sponsored by
- Tim Sheehy
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Disaster Communications Coordination and Preparedness Act. It directs the Federal Communications Commission to review and potentially update how it sends out notices for activating and deactivating the Disaster Information Reporting System. The bill requires the Commission to evaluate making its public safety liaison functions better at helping local officials get communications status information during emergencies. It also orders the Commission to create plain-language educational materials to help State, local, Tribal, and territorial emergency managers understand Federal communications and emergency coordination tools. Furthermore, the bill specifies that the Commission must consult with communications providers and public safety authorities while carrying out these reviews and material developments. Finally, the text clarifies that the Commission is not forced to adopt new regulations or modify existing ones regarding these systems.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+5
The bill enhances disaster communication coordination, improves emergency alert notices, and supports emergency managers during crises.
Does this invest in rural communities?+3
The bill improves disaster communication coordination and plain-language materials which benefits rural and tribal emergency management and public safety.
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+3
The bill explicitly includes Tribal authorities in its consultation and coordination improvement measures.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 3 could improve how people receive alerts because it requires the Commission to review and potentially update procedures and practices for providing notices regarding the activation and deactivation of the Disaster Information Reporting System, while also considering changes to format or content to improve usability.
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Section 4 may help local leaders by evaluating the feasibility of enhancing public safety liaison functions to serve as a clear point of entry for State, local, Tribal, and territorial officials seeking information on communications status during a disaster.
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Section 5 benefits the public by requiring the Commission to develop and make publicly available plain-language materials that support awareness and understanding among emergency management and public safety authorities regarding Federal communications and emergency coordination mechanisms during disasters.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that create negative consequences, burdens, or penalties for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+5Improves Rural Development+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+3Good For Rural Residents+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3Increase States Rights+2
- Education And Technology
- Improves Internet Access+3
- 7/22/2026
- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- 6/4/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Amy KlobucharDemocrat · Minnesota