Bill would require FCC hearings and reports on disaster network outages
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Sponsor: Amy Klobuchar · Senator · MN
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Official title: Enhancing First Response Act
119th Congress
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The Enhancing First Response Act would require FCC disaster outage reports and reclassify 911 dispatchers as protective service workers.
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What does this do?
The bill requires the FCC to hold public hearings and publish reports after major disasters trigger its Disaster Information Reporting System, detailing service outages and 911 center impacts, and recommending network reliability improvements. It also directs a study on sharing outage data with 911 centers and a report on Kari's Law compliance for direct 911 dialing.
Who does it affect?
The bill affects the FCC, the Office of Management and Budget, telecommunications companies, 911 call centers, and public safety dispatchers; residents benefit indirectly through more reliable service.
Why does it matter?
The changes aim to improve tracking of communication failures during disasters and formally recognize 911 dispatchers as protective service workers rather than office staff.
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Based on the “Engrossed in Senate” text of Sep 10, 2025.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedFeb 25, 2025
- Senate committee
- Senate vote
- HouseYou are here · Sep 11, 2025
- The president's desk
Right now: it passed the Senate, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Held at the desk.