Bill directs national parks to study upgrading 911 systems
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Sponsor: John Barrasso · Senator · WY
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Official title: Making National Parks Safer Act
119th Congress
Topics: Environment & energy
Introduced:
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The bill requires the National Park Service to study and plan Next Generation 911 upgrades, but does not yet fund installation.
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What does this do?
The "Making National Parks Safer Act" directs the National Park Service to study existing emergency call centers in national parks and identify which need upgrades to Next Generation 911 technology. Within a year of that study, the agency must create a detailed installation plan in consultation with state, local, and federal officials.
Who does it affect?
National park visitors and employees would benefit from any future upgrades, while National Park Service staff and state/local emergency responders must coordinate on the assessment and planning process.
Why does it matter?
Without upgrades, some parks may lack modern 911 features like caller location sharing or texting to 911, which could slow emergency response. The bill sets up a study and planning process but does not mandate or fund actual installation.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJan 29, 2025
- Senate committee
- Senate voteYou are here · Jul 23, 2026
- House
- The president's desk
Right now: it was placed on the , and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 469.