House Communications Sets Sept. 14 Hearing on Public Safety Bills
The House Communications Subcommittee plans a Friday hearing on the National Non-Emergency Mobile Number Act (HR-5700), Anti-Swatting Act (HR-6003) and 911 Fee Integrity Act (HR-6424). The hearing will begin at 9 a.m. in 2123 Rayburn, the Commerce Committee said. HR-5700…
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would direct the FCC to create a unified wireless number for critical nonemergency situations on U.S. highways (see 1805090033). HR-6003, previously considered in 2016 (see 1604280044), would increase criminal penalties against individuals who intentionally transmit false or misleading caller ID information to public safety answering points with the aim of triggering emergency response. HR-6424 would bar states from engaging in 911 fee diversion and give the FCC the power to decide on “acceptable” uses for the money (see 1808170023).