S 725
Enhancing First Response Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 8:38 AM
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Bill overview
The Enhancing First Response Act aims to improve how the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) responds to and reports on major communications outages, particularly during disasters. It requires the FCC to issue detailed reports after activating the Disaster Information Reporting System (DIRS), hold public hearings in affected areas, and make recommendations for network resilience. The bill also directs the Office of Management and Budget to officially recognize public safety telecommunicators as protective service occupations and mandates a report on the implementation of Kari’s Law, which requires 9-1-1 systems to be easily accessible. Finally, it seeks to improve outage reporting by incorporating visual information and addressing unreported 9-1-1 outages.
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Angus S., Jr. King
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