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The '''Congressional NextGen 9-1-1 Caucus''', a [[Caucuses of the United States Congress|United States Congress caucus]],''' '''works to improve the [[9-1-1]] phone system and [[emergency response|emergency response systems]].<ref name=":0">[https://www.nena.org/?page=NextGen911Caucus "Congressional NextGen 9-1-1 Caucus"] (2014). NENA - [[National Emergency Number Association]] (Alexandria, Virginia). Retrieved February 25, 2014.</ref> The caucus is headed by Senators [[Richard Burr]] (R-NC) and [[Amy Klobuchar]] (D-MN) and Representatives [[Dan Bishop]] (R-NC) and [[Anna Eshoo]] (D-CA).
The '''Congressional NextGen 9-1-1 Caucus''', a [[Caucuses of the United States Congress|United States Congress caucus]],''' '''works to improve the [[9-1-1]] phone system and [[emergency response|emergency response systems]].<ref name=":0">[https://www.nena.org/?page=NextGen911Caucus "Congressional NextGen 9-1-1 Caucus"] (2014). NENA - [[National Emergency Number Association]] (Alexandria, Virginia). Retrieved February 25, 2014.</ref> The caucus is headed by Senators [[Richard Burr]] (R-NC) and [[Amy Klobuchar]] (D-MN) and Representatives [[Dan Bishop]] (R-NC) and [[Anna Eshoo]] (D-CA).


== History ==
== History ==
The caucus was formed on February 25, 2003, by Senator [[Conrad Burns]] (R-MT), Senator [[Hillary Clinton]] (D-NY), Congressman [[John Shimkus]] (R-IL) and Congresswoman Eshoo.<ref>[http://www.ng911institute.org/Home.html "About the Congressional NextGen 9-1-1 Caucus"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140301223654/http://www.ng911institute.org/Home.html |date=2014-03-01 }} (2013). Next Generation 9-1-1 Institute (Washington, D.C.). Retrieved February 25, 2014.</ref> The original name of the caucus was the "Congressional E9-1-1 Caucus". It was formed to "educate lawmakers, constituents and communities about the importance of citizen-activated emergency response systems".<ref name=":1" />


The caucus was formed on February 25, 2003 by Senator [[Conrad Burns]] (R-MT), Senator [[Hillary Clinton]] (D-NY), Congressman [[John Shimkus]] (R-IL) and Congresswoman Eshoo.<ref>[http://www.ng911institute.org/Home.html "About the Congressional NextGen 9-1-1 Caucus"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140301223654/http://www.ng911institute.org/Home.html |date=2014-03-01 }} (2013). Next Generation 9-1-1 Institute (Washington, D.C.). Retrieved February 25, 2014.</ref> The original name of the caucus was the "Congressional E9-1-1 Caucus". It was formed to "educate lawmakers, constituents and communities about the importance of citizen-activated emergency response systems".<ref name=":1" />
On February 16, 2011, the caucus was registered as an official organization for the 112th Congress.<ref name=":1">[http://www.e911institute.org/nextgen911caucus2011.html "E9-1-1 Institute"] (2003). E9-1-1 Institute (Washington, D.C.). Retrieved 2014-02-25.</ref> The name was changed to the NextGen 9-1-1 Caucus.<ref name=":0" />

On February 16, 2011, the caucus was registered as an official organization for the 112th Congress.<ref name=":1">[http://www.e911institute.org/nextgen911caucus2011.html "E9-1-1 Institute"] (2003). E9-1-1 Institute (Washington, DC). Retrieved 2014-02-25.</ref> The name was changed to the NextGen 9-1-1 Caucus.<ref name=":0" />


== Members ==
== Members ==
The E9-1-1 Institute lists the following caucus members for the [[117th United States Congress|117th Congress]]:<ref>{{cite web|title=Members|author=|url=http://www.ng911institute.org/about-the-congressional-nextgen-9-1-1-caucus|format=|publisher=Congressional NextGen 9-1-1 Caucus|date=|accessdate=15 June 2018}}</ref>
The E9-1-1 Institute lists the following caucus members for the [[117th United States Congress|117th Congress]]:<ref>{{cite web|title=Members|author=|url=http://www.ng911institute.org/about-the-congressional-nextgen-9-1-1-caucus|format=|publisher=Congressional NextGen 9-1-1 Caucus|date=|access-date=June 15, 2018}}</ref>


=== House members ===
=== House members ===
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* [[Robert Aderholt]] (R-AL)
* [[Robert Aderholt]] (R-AL)
* [[Gus Bilirakis]] (R-FL)
* [[Gus Bilirakis]] (R-FL)
* [[Anthony G. Brown]] (D-MD) Retiring at end of 117th Congress.
* [[Anthony Brown (Maryland politician)|Anthony Brown]] (D-MD) Retiring at end of 117th Congress.
* [[Vern Buchanan]] (R-FL)
* [[Vern Buchanan]] (R-FL)
* [[Michael C. Burgess|Michael Burgess]] (R-TX)
* [[Michael C. Burgess|Michael Burgess]] (R-TX)
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* [[Debbie Stabenow]] (D-MI)
* [[Debbie Stabenow]] (D-MI)
* [[Chris Van Hollen]] (D-MD)
* [[Chris Van Hollen]] (D-MD)



== Activity ==
== Activity ==
In 2012, Co-Chairs Shimkus and Eshoo announced that a caucus-supported bill, the Next Generation 9-1-1 Advancement Act (HR 2629), was included in the [[tax holiday|payroll tax holiday]] legislation that was passed by Congress. The bill, as passed in the larger tax bill, provided matching grants to organizations to support 9-1-1- call centers being able to receive voice, text, image, and video data.<ref>(2012-02-17). [http://shimkus.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressional-nextgen-9-1-1-caucus-celebrates "Congressional NextGen 9-1-1 Caucus Celebrates"] (Press release). Office of Congressman John Shimkus (Washington, DC). Retrieved 2014-02-25.</ref>
In 2012, Co-Chairs Shimkus and Eshoo announced that a caucus-supported bill, the Next Generation 9-1-1 Advancement Act (HR 2629), was included in the [[tax holiday|payroll tax holiday]] legislation that was passed by Congress. The bill, as passed in the larger tax bill, provided matching grants to organizations to support 9-1-1- call centers being able to receive voice, text, image, and video data.<ref>(2012-02-17). [http://shimkus.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressional-nextgen-9-1-1-caucus-celebrates "Congressional NextGen 9-1-1 Caucus Celebrates"] (Press release). Office of Congressman John Shimkus (Washington, D.C.). Retrieved 2014-02-25.</ref>


In February 2014, the [[Federal Communications Commission]] (FCC) supported a proposal that would create standards requiring [[wireless provider]]s to give information about a caller's location to public safety personnel. The caucus, through Co-Chair Shimkus, supported the proposal.<ref name=":2">Ripon Advance Reports (2014-02-24). [http://riponadvance.com/news/fcc-backs-wireless-call-location-requirements-9-1-1-calls/6701 "FCC backs wireless call location requirements for 9-1-1 calls"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140313234748/http://riponadvance.com/news/fcc-backs-wireless-call-location-requirements-9-1-1-calls/6701 |date=2014-03-13 }}. ''Ripon Advance'' (Washington, DC). Retrieved 2014-02-25.</ref>
In February 2014, the [[Federal Communications Commission]] (FCC) supported a proposal that would create standards requiring [[wireless provider]]s to give information about a caller's location to public safety personnel. The caucus, through Co-Chair Shimkus, supported the proposal.<ref>Ripon Advance Reports (2014-02-24). [http://riponadvance.com/news/fcc-backs-wireless-call-location-requirements-9-1-1-calls/6701 "FCC backs wireless call location requirements for 9-1-1 calls"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140313234748/http://riponadvance.com/news/fcc-backs-wireless-call-location-requirements-9-1-1-calls/6701 |date=2014-03-13 }}. ''Ripon Advance'' (Washington, D.C.). Retrieved 2014-02-25.</ref>


== NG9-1-1- Institute ==
== NG9-1-1- Institute ==
The NG9-1-1 Institute is a non-profit organization located at 317 Massachusetts Avenue, Washington, DC, whose mission it is to provide support (administrative and policy-related) to the caucus.<ref>[http://www.ng911institute.org/ "NG9-1-1 Institute - Advancing 9-1-1 Services Nationwide"]. NG9-1-1 Institute. Retrieved 2014-02-25.</ref><ref>[https://www.facebook.com/NG911Institute/info "NG9-1-1 Institute"]. NG9-1-1 Institute Facebook page. Retrieved 2014-02-25.</ref> Every year, the institute gives awards to people and groups for contributions to improving 9-1-1 services.<ref>Nordby, Charlotte (2013-01-04). [http://ohioapco.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/911institute_nominations_2012.pdf "Next Gen 9-1-1 Institute Accepting Nominations"] (Press release). NG9-1-1 Institute. Retrieved 2014-02-25.</ref><ref>(2011-03-30) [http://www.theindustrycouncil.org/news/pr033011.cfm "9-1-1 Industry Alliance Past Chairman and Co-Founder and President of Intrado Honored as 9-1-1 Industry Leader"]. Industry Council for Emergency Response Technologies (Washington, DC). Retrieved 2014-02-25.</ref>
The NG9-1-1 Institute is a non-profit organization located at 317 Massachusetts Avenue, Washington, D.C., whose mission it is to provide support (administrative and policy-related) to the caucus.<ref>[http://www.ng911institute.org/ "NG9-1-1 Institute - Advancing 9-1-1 Services Nationwide"]. NG9-1-1 Institute. Retrieved 2014-02-25.</ref><ref>[https://www.facebook.com/NG911Institute/info "NG9-1-1 Institute"]. NG9-1-1 Institute Facebook page. Retrieved 2014-02-25.</ref> Every year, the institute gives awards to people and groups for contributions to improving 9-1-1 services.<ref>Nordby, Charlotte (2013-01-04). [http://ohioapco.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/911institute_nominations_2012.pdf "Next Gen 9-1-1 Institute Accepting Nominations"] (Press release). NG9-1-1 Institute. Retrieved 2014-02-25.</ref><ref>(2011-03-30) [http://www.theindustrycouncil.org/news/pr033011.cfm "9-1-1 Industry Alliance Past Chairman and Co-Founder and President of Intrado Honored as 9-1-1 Industry Leader"]. Industry Council for Emergency Response Technologies (Washington, D.C.). Retrieved 2014-02-25.</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:Caucuses of the United States Congress]]
[[Category:Caucuses of the United States Congress]]

Revision as of 11:56, 13 November 2022

The Congressional NextGen 9-1-1 Caucus, a United States Congress caucus, works to improve the 9-1-1 phone system and emergency response systems.[1] The caucus is headed by Senators Richard Burr (R-NC) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Representatives Dan Bishop (R-NC) and Anna Eshoo (D-CA).

History

The caucus was formed on February 25, 2003, by Senator Conrad Burns (R-MT), Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY), Congressman John Shimkus (R-IL) and Congresswoman Eshoo.[2] The original name of the caucus was the "Congressional E9-1-1 Caucus". It was formed to "educate lawmakers, constituents and communities about the importance of citizen-activated emergency response systems".[3]

On February 16, 2011, the caucus was registered as an official organization for the 112th Congress.[3] The name was changed to the NextGen 9-1-1 Caucus.[1]

Members

The E9-1-1 Institute lists the following caucus members for the 117th Congress:[4]

House members

Senate members

Activity

In 2012, Co-Chairs Shimkus and Eshoo announced that a caucus-supported bill, the Next Generation 9-1-1 Advancement Act (HR 2629), was included in the payroll tax holiday legislation that was passed by Congress. The bill, as passed in the larger tax bill, provided matching grants to organizations to support 9-1-1- call centers being able to receive voice, text, image, and video data.[5]

In February 2014, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) supported a proposal that would create standards requiring wireless providers to give information about a caller's location to public safety personnel. The caucus, through Co-Chair Shimkus, supported the proposal.[6]

NG9-1-1- Institute

The NG9-1-1 Institute is a non-profit organization located at 317 Massachusetts Avenue, Washington, D.C., whose mission it is to provide support (administrative and policy-related) to the caucus.[7][8] Every year, the institute gives awards to people and groups for contributions to improving 9-1-1 services.[9][10]

References

  1. ^ a b "Congressional NextGen 9-1-1 Caucus" (2014). NENA - National Emergency Number Association (Alexandria, Virginia). Retrieved February 25, 2014.
  2. ^ "About the Congressional NextGen 9-1-1 Caucus" Archived 2014-03-01 at the Wayback Machine (2013). Next Generation 9-1-1 Institute (Washington, D.C.). Retrieved February 25, 2014.
  3. ^ a b "E9-1-1 Institute" (2003). E9-1-1 Institute (Washington, D.C.). Retrieved 2014-02-25.
  4. ^ "Members". Congressional NextGen 9-1-1 Caucus. Retrieved June 15, 2018.
  5. ^ (2012-02-17). "Congressional NextGen 9-1-1 Caucus Celebrates" (Press release). Office of Congressman John Shimkus (Washington, D.C.). Retrieved 2014-02-25.
  6. ^ Ripon Advance Reports (2014-02-24). "FCC backs wireless call location requirements for 9-1-1 calls" Archived 2014-03-13 at the Wayback Machine. Ripon Advance (Washington, D.C.). Retrieved 2014-02-25.
  7. ^ "NG9-1-1 Institute - Advancing 9-1-1 Services Nationwide". NG9-1-1 Institute. Retrieved 2014-02-25.
  8. ^ "NG9-1-1 Institute". NG9-1-1 Institute Facebook page. Retrieved 2014-02-25.
  9. ^ Nordby, Charlotte (2013-01-04). "Next Gen 9-1-1 Institute Accepting Nominations" (Press release). NG9-1-1 Institute. Retrieved 2014-02-25.
  10. ^ (2011-03-30) "9-1-1 Industry Alliance Past Chairman and Co-Founder and President of Intrado Honored as 9-1-1 Industry Leader". Industry Council for Emergency Response Technologies (Washington, D.C.). Retrieved 2014-02-25.
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