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H.R. 1251 (109th)

Connecting the Operations of National Networks of Emergency Communications Technologies for First Responders Act of 2005

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

10 March 2005

Last action

20 September 2005 · Introduced

Status

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8143-8144)

Sponsors

Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Harman, Jane [D-CA-36], Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. McIntyre, Mike [D-NC-7], Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10], Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29], Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Etheridge, Bob [D-NC-2], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12], Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Schwartz, Allyson Y. [D-PA-13]

Subjects

Transport

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Summary

Connecting the Operations of National Networks of Emergency Communications Technologies for First Responders Act of 2005 - Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security, in cooperation with State and local governments, Federal agencies, public safety agencies, and the private sector, to develop a national strategy to achieve communications interoperability and to report to Congress annually on progress toward achieving such interoperability. Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to create an interoperable communications technology grant program for eligible States (those States lacking adequate interoperability that have submitted a communications interoperability plan to the Secretary) and local governments and public safety agencies within such States. Sets forth considerations for awarding grants, including the nature of the threat to the eligible State or local jurisdiction and the location, risk, or vulnerability of critical infrastructure and key national assets. Limits the Federal share of costs associated with grant-funded activities to 75 percent of the total. Prohibits the award of grants to reimburse recipients for past expenditures, except that public safety agencies may be reimbursed for funds expended after September 11, 2001, and before the date of enactment of this Act if such expenditures support an approved agency plan.

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Timeline

  1. 10 March 2005

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 10 March 2005

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 10 March 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 10 March 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 17 March 2005

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Science, and Technology.

    Source: Committee

  6. 22 March 2005

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.

    Source: Committee

  7. 20 September 2005

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8143-8144)

    Source: IntroReferral

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