The House could consider Enhanced 911 (E911) legislation (HR-2898...
The House could consider Enhanced 911 (E911) legislation (HR-2898) this week, perhaps Tues. or Wed., industry and Hill sources said. The bill, by Rep. Shimkus (R-Ill.), would provide up to $100 million a year for 5 years to help…
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roll out Phase 2 E911, which would allow emergency responders to know the approximate location of a wireless 911 call. The bill is likely to be brought up on the suspension calendar, which means no amendments could be offered and it would require passage by a 2/3 majority. Industry sources said there had been some concerns about the bill’s cost but they had been resolved and the measure was ready to move to the floor.