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Next Gen 9-1-1 Caucus
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 Congressman John Shimkus (R-IL) and Congresswoman Anna Eshoo (D-CA).[2]
History
The caucus was formed on February 25, 2003 by Senator Conrad Burns (R-MT), Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY), Congressman Shimkus and Congresswoman Eshoo.[3] 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".[4]
On February 16, 2011, the caucus was registered as an official organization for the 112th Congress.[4] 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 112th Congress:[4]
U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. Senate
- Daniel Akaka (D-HI)
- Barbara Boxer (D-CA)
- Kent Conrad (D-ND)
- Richard Durbin (D-IL)
- Dianne Feinstein (D-CA)
- Kay Hagan (D-NC)
- John Hoeven (R-ND)
- Daniel Inouye (D-HI)
- Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ)
- Patty Murray (D-WA)
- Olympia Snowe (R-ME)
Congressional Member Organization for the 112th Congress and will serve as an informal group of Members dedicated to issues related to NextGen 9-1-1 emergency services and educating other Members of Congress on this subject.
Legislative 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]
Regulatory Activity
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Next Gen 9-1-1 Caucus Co-Chair Rep. John Shimkus (R-Ill.) applauded the FCC on Thursday [Feb. 20, 2014] for supporting proposed standards that would require wireless providers to provide accurate caller location information to public safety officials on indoor and outdoor wireless emergency calls. http://riponadvance.com/news/fcc-backs-wireless-call-location-requirements-9-1-1-calls/6701
9-1-1 Emergency System The 9-1-1 emergency call system is our citizen's crucial link to emergency service - whether it’s an everyday crisis, natural disaster or terrorist attack. Improving our nation's 9-1-1 system must become a national priority. In 2003, the Congressional E9-1-1 Caucus was formed to elevate the visibility of E9-1-1 at the Federal level, a welcome development to the thousands of public safety officials and first responders throughout the country. Now known as the Congressional NextGen 9-1-1 Caucus, the Caucus is the only bi-partisan, bi-cameral organization dedicated exclusively to emergency communications issues and the education of lawmakers, constituents, and communities about the importance of citizen activated emergency response systems. http://www.ng911institute.org/NextGen-9-1-1-Caucus.html
NG9-1-1- Institute Purpose The NG9-1-1 Institute is a not-for-profit organization, which provides administrative and policy support to the Congressional NG9-1-1 Caucus. https://www.facebook.com/NG911Institute/info
The mission of NG9-1-1 Institute, simply put, is to support the Congressional NG9-1-1 Caucus and assist it in promoting public education on NG9-1-1 and emergency communications issues. https://www.facebook.com/NG911Institute/info
Operations The NG9-1-1 Institute works with the Congressional NG9-1-1 Caucus to promote strong, more capable 9-1-1 services and emergency communications. The NG9-1-1 Institute shares the mission of the NG9-1-1 Caucus in promoting public education on 9-1-1 and emergency communication issues by serving as an information clearinghouse on NG9-1-1 and emergency communication issues and seeking to foster consensus on public policy issues to promote stronger, more capable 9-1-1 services. https://www.facebook.com/NG911Institute/info
Organization The NG9-1-1 Institute has approximately 1,400 members throughout the nation who are devoted to advancing NG9-1-1 services. Members include public safety officials, telecommunication and industry professionals, policy makers, academia as well as concerned citizens. The NG9-1-1 Institute is governed by a Board of Directors made up of representatives from NENA, APCO, NASNA and industry elected by the membership. We seek to foster consensus on public policy issues, utilize the resources and ideas of all our members, and bring together stakeholders to promote stronger, more capable 9-1-1 services. The Institute is open to any individual, organization, or company that shares in this mission. Visit our website to become a member of the NG9-1-1 Institute. https://www.facebook.com/NG911Institute/info
Contact Information 317 Massachusetts Ave Suite 300; Washington, DC 20002. http://www.ng911institute.org https://www.facebook.com/NG911Institute/info
Awards The NG9-1-1 Institute annually seeks nominations for individuals and organizations that have made exceptional contributions to improving and advancing 9-1-1 services. http://ohioapco.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/911institute_nominations_2012.pdf
Citizen in Action Award, First Responder Award, 9-1-1 Professional Award, Government Leader Award http://ohioapco.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/911institute_nominations_2012.pdf
References
- ^ a b "Congressional NextGen 9-1-1 Caucus" (2014). NENA - National Emergency Number Association (Alexandria, Virginia). Retrieved February 25, 2014.
- ^ Ripon Advance Reports (2014-02-24). "FCC backs wireless call location requirements for 9-1-1 calls". Ripon Advance (Washington, DC). Retrieved 2014-02-25.
- ^ "About the Congressional NextGen 9-1-1 Caucus" (2013). Next Generation 9-1-1 Institute (Washington, D.C.). Retrieved February 25, 2014.
- ^ a b c "E9-1-1 Institute" (2003). E9-1-1 Institute (Washington, DC). Retrieved 2014-02-25.
- ^ (2012-02-17). "Congressional NextGen 9-1-1 Caucus Celebrates" (Press release). Office of Congressman John Shimkus (Washington, DC). Retrieved 2014-02-25.