{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressmen-carter-hudson-introduce-next-generation-9-1-1-act", "Congressmen Carter, Hudson Introduce Next Generation 9-1-1 Act", "2025-12-12", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) and Congressman Richard Hudson (R-NC) introduced the bipartisan Next Generation 9-1-1 Act. This bill will modernize the nation\u2019s emergency communications systems, strengthen public safety, and ensure first responders have access to real-time information during emergencies.\n\n\u201cWe have fully entered the digital age, and it only makes sense that our 9-1-1 systems evolve with it,\u201d said Rep. Carter. \u201cThe Next Generation 9-1-1 Act is innovative, common-sense legislation that moves our nation\u2019s legacy 9-1-1 call centers into the modern era. People rely on smartphones, tablets, and other devices in every part of their daily lives. They should be able to use them when it matters most. Public safety must remain a top priority, and it\u2019s time to fully embrace the technology we have to save lives.\u201d\n\nResearch found that only 13 percent of the nation is served by NG-9-1-1-capable services, and most 9-1-1 services are relying on systems designed decades ago. These outdated platforms cannot process text messages, images, or video, even though over 85 percent of Americans now own a smartphone. Without this legislation, emergency communications will continue to face delays, dropped calls, and limited situational awareness for first responders. The Next Generation 9-1-1 Act will help local agencies to deploy modern, secure, data-driven systems that improve emergency response, protect first responders, and save lives.\n\n\u201cEvery family deserves the peace of mind that all the best and most updated technology is being utilized when they dial 9-1-1, but too many call centers are still relying on outdated, legacy systems,\u201d said Rep. Hudson. \u201cOur bipartisan legislation takes a commonsense step to modernize 9-1-1 technology, support the first responders who protect our communities, and ensure families across North Carolina and the country get the help they need when seconds matter.\u201d\n\nThe Next Generation 9-1-1 Act is endorsed by the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International, National Emergency Number Association (NENA) The 9-1-1 Association, and Intrado.\n\n\u201cModernizing America\u2019s 9-1-1 systems is both a public safety necessity and a national security imperative. This legislation represents the comprehensive, forward-looking approach needed to ensure that our emergency communications system is secure, interoperable, and capable of supporting the lifesaving work 9-1-1 professionals perform every day. APCO thanks Representatives Hudson and Carter for their steadfast leadership on this critical issue,\u201d said Capt. Jack Varnado, President of APCO International.\n\n\u201cWe are grateful for Rep. Hudson\u2019s leadership in promoting Next Generation 9-1-1 in the U.S. Congress. We look forward to working with Reps. Hudson and Carter (D-LA) on this important bipartisan effort as we work to ensure deployment of a nationwide Next Generation 9-1-1 system,\u201d said NENA CEO John Provenzano.\n\n\u201cAdvancing NG9-1-1 is critical to our national security and the security of our public safety network. Far too many Americans are relying on outdated technology to get the help they need when it matters most. Congressional action is necessary to ensure we can complete the transition across the country,\u201d said Brian Davenport, Chief Strategy Officer of Intrado, the nation\u2019s largest 9-1-1 provider.\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Next Generation 9-1-1 Act updates and reauthorizes federal support for Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) systems nationwide. The legislation establishes a program at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) that creates a clear federal framework for upgrading legacy 9-1-1 infrastructure as appropriations become available.\n\nThe bill strengthens ongoing efforts by ensuring state and local agencies have a defined pathway to adopt advanced NG9-1-1 capabilities such as real-time location data, multimedia messaging, enhanced cybersecurity, and interoperable communications.\n\nRead the full bill text here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressmen-carter-hudson-introduce-next-generation-9-1-1-act"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 3.2225530594587326, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}