HR 1353
Advanced, Local Emergency Response Telecommunications Parity Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Advanced, Local Emergency Response Telecommunications Parity Act, directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish rules for providing emergency communication services in areas currently lacking commercial mobile service – often referred to as ‘unserved areas.’ The FCC must create a process for companies to apply for permission to use the radio spectrum for these services, requiring them to demonstrate technical capabilities, disaster resilience, and a rapid response capacity. Furthermore, the bill updates existing laws to include ‘emergency connectivity service’ and clarifies liability protections for providers offering this service, particularly regarding alert message transmission and 9-1-1 service provision.
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Bill Johnson
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