3.0.0 1250 2023-01-15T16:48:44Z 2023-01-15T16:48:44Z Senate S S 2003-06-12 108 sscm00 Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Senate Standing Reported by 2003-08-26T20:24:57Z Markup by 2003-07-17T16:19:28Z Referred to 2003-06-12T22:36:30Z S. Rept. 108-130 E-911 Implementation Act of 2003 108 2898 HR 2003-12-09 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Related bill House To amend the National Telecommunications and Information Adminstration Organization Act to facilitate the reallocation of spectrum from governmental to commercial users; to improve, enhance, and promote the Nation's homeland security, public safety, and citizen activated emergency response capabilities through the use of enhanced 911 services, to further upgrade Public Safety Answering Point capabilities and related functions in receiving E-911 calls, and to support in the construction and operation of a ubiquitous and reliable citizen activated system; and to provide that funds received as universal service contributions under section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 and the universal service support programs established pursuant thereto are not subject to certain provisions of title 31, United States Code, commonly known as the Antideficiency Act, for a period of time. 108 5419 HR 2004-12-23 Became Public Law No: 108-494. Related bill House 2003-08-26 Senate Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 254. Calendars 2003-08-26 sscm00 Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator McCain under authority of the order of the Senate of 07/29/03 legislative day 07/21/03 without amendment. With written report No. 108-130. Committee 2003-08-26 Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator McCain under authority of the order of the Senate of 07/29/03 legislative day 07/21/03 without amendment. With written report No. 108-130. Committee 14000 9 Library of Congress sscm00 Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee 2003-07-17 sscm00 Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. Committee 2003-06-12 sscm00 Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Senate Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7837-7838) IntroReferral 2003-06-12 Introduced in Senate IntroReferral 10000 9 Library of Congress B001126 Sen. Burns, Conrad R. [R-MT] CONRAD BURNS R MT R. N C001041 Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY] HILLARY CLINTON D NY R 2003-06-12 True L000123 Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] FRANK LAUTENBERG D NJ R. 2003-07-16 False J000177 Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD] TIM JOHNSON D SD 2003-10-15 False B000711 Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA] BARBARA BOXER D CA 2004-09-07 False 2003-08-26T04:00:00Z S. 1250, Enhanced 911 Emergency Communications Act of 2003 http://www.cbo.gov/publication/14700 <p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on July 17, 2003</p> 2003-08-26T04:00:00Z S. 1250, Enhanced 911 Emergency Communications Act of 2003 https://www.cbo.gov/publication/14700 Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on July 17, 2003 H.R.5419 https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/5419 Science, Technology, Communications Auditing Commerce Congress Congressional reporting requirements EBB Terrorism Economics and Public Finance Emergency Management Emergency communication systems Executive reorganization Federal advisory bodies Finance and Financial Sector Government Operations and Politics Government publicity Grants-in-aid Intergovernmental fiscal relations Local taxation State taxation Taxation Telecommunication industry Telecommunication rates Telephone User charges Science, Technology, Communications 00 2003-06-12 Introduced in Senate 2003-09-10T18:42:13Z Enhanced 911 Emergency Communications Act of 2003 - Amends the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to direct the Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information of the Department of Commerce to establish the Emergency Communications Task Force to facilitate coordination between Federal, State, and local emergency communications systems, emergency personnel, and public safety organizations. Directs the Task Force to provide advice and recommendations with respect to methods to improve coordination and communications between agencies and organizations involved in emergency communications, including 911 services to enhance homeland security and public safety.

Directs the Assistant Secretary to provide grants to State and local governments and tribal organizations for enhancing emergency communications services through planning, infrastructure improvements, equipment purchases, and personnel training and acquisition.

Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to direct the Federal Communications Commission to review at least twice a year: (1) the State and local taxes, fees, or other charges appearing on telecommunications customers' bills that are designated for emergency communications improvements; and (2) the use of derived revenues. Requires each State to certify, annually, that no part of derived revenues is being used for a purpose not designated or presented. Authorizes the withholding of grant funds from States that do not comply.

]]> 80 2003-08-26 Reported to Senate without amendment 2003-11-06T13:10:29Z (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Enhanced 911 Emergency Communications Act of 2003 - Amends the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to direct the Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information of the Department of Commerce to establish the Emergency Communications Task Force to facilitate coordination between Federal, State, and local emergency communications systems, emergency personnel, and public safety organizations. Directs the Task Force to provide advice and recommendations with respect to methods to improve coordination and communications between agencies and organizations involved in emergency communications, including 911 services to enhance homeland security and public safety. Requires annual reports from the Assistant Secretary to Congress on Task Force activities.

Directs the Assistant Secretary to provide grants to State and local governments and tribal organizations for enhancing emergency communications services through planning, infrastructure improvements, equipment purchases, and personnel training and acquisition. Establishes a 50 percent matching funds requirement. Authorizes appropriations.

Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to direct the Federal Communications Commission to review at least twice a year: (1) the State and local taxes, fees, or other charges appearing on telecommunications customers' bills that are designated for emergency communications improvements; and (2) the use of derived revenues. Requires each State to certify, annually, that no part of derived revenues is being used for a purpose for which taxes, fees, or charges are not designated or presented. Requires the Commission to publish in the Federal Register and notify specified congressional committees of the identity of each State or political subdivision that has failed to make such certification and the revenues being used for such other purposes. Authorizes the withholding of grant funds from States that do not comply.

]]> Enhanced 911 Emergency Communications Act of 2003 Display Title Enhanced 911 Emergency Communications Act of 2003 Official Title as Introduced A bill to improve, enhance, and promote the Nation's homeland security, public safety, and citizen activated emergency response capabilities through the use of enhanced 911 services, to further upgrade Public Safety Answering Point capabilities and related functions in receiving E-911 calls, and to support the construction and operation of a ubiquitous and reliable citizen activated system and other purposes. Introduced in Senate IS Short Titles as Introduced Enhanced 911 Emergency Communications Act of 2003 Short Titles as Reported to Senate Enhanced 911 Emergency Communications Act of 2003 S Senate Reported to Senate 2003-08-26T04:00:00Z Introduced in Senate 2003-06-12T04:00:00Z 2003-08-26 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 254. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.