United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 539 (106th)
To establish 9-1-1 as the universal emergency assistance number for wireless telecommunications users, and for other purposes.
Introduced
3 February 1999
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Status
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
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5 February 2024
Summary
Designates 911 as the universal wireless emergency telephone number within the United States. Requires any Federal department, agency, officer, or instrumentality, or any State or local government, that establishes or operates a wireless communications system for use by the public to report emergencies to ensure that such system accommodates such number and uses it for reporting emergencies.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 3 February 1999
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 3 February 1999
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 3 February 1999
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/106th-congress/house-bill/539
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/106/hr/539