Next Generation Public Safety Device Act of 2010

Summary

Next Generation Public Safety Device Act of 2010 - Directs the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to conduct a competition to award grants to eligible entities for the development of nonstationary radio over Internet protocol (RoIP) devices that support mission-critical broadband voice and data communications of public safety personnel. Establishes a working group to provide the Assistant Secretary with advice and technical assistance in conducting the competition. Requires the Assistant Secretary to establish: (1) requirements for the RoIP devices developed, in whole or in part, using a grant awarded under this Act; and (2) a three-stage process under which to award such grants to eligible entities. Allows the award of a grant in a stage only to an eligible entity that: (1) submits a bid meeting the specifications developed for that stage; and (2) provides an assurance that the grant funds will be used to develop an RoIP device in accordance with the specifications included in that bid. Sets forth additional factors for the Assistant Secretary to consider when making a grant. Requires the Comptroller General to conduct an audit of such competition. Directs the FCC to establish a voluntary labeling program for the identification of nonstationary RoIP devices that meet such criteria as considered appropriate to support mission-critical broadband voice and data communications of public safety personnel.

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Timeline

1. 28 July 2010

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 28 July 2010

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1457-1458)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 28 July 2010

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 28 July 2010

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 28 July 2010 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 28 July 2010

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 28 July 2010

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 28 July 2010

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Sponsors

• Rep. Harman, Jane [D-CA-36] · D · Sponsor
• JOHN SHIMKUS · R · Sponsor
• Anna Eshoo · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Gerlach, Jim [R-PA-6] · R · Cosponsor
• · hsif00 · Standing

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