The Senate should pass an E-911 bill (S-428) before it adjourns, ...
The Senate should pass an E-911 bill (S-428) before it adjourns, the National Emergency Number Association said in a letter to Senate leaders released Wednesday. The House Nov. 13 passed HR-3403, which has bipartisan support and would clarify the…
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obligation of VoIP providers to give full 911 and E-911 services to subscribers. The Senate reported its bill with unanimous consent Aug. 3. The legislation would require VoIP providers have access to the 911 infrastructure and give them liability protection equal to what the wireless industry has under its E-911 obligations. Other funding changes would make certain that state and local 911 fee revenue be spent only on 911 services. “It is time for the Senate to pass this bill,” said Jason Barbour, president of the association.