Congressional Hearing on Communications and Technology Legislation
January 1, 2017
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The Frame
This hearing served as a formal legislative review of seven bills concerning communications infrastructure and 911 emergency response systems, which could impact how emergency services are accessed and how digital privacy is managed nationwide.
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911 Emergency Centers
These centers are the primary entities responsible for implementing changes to emergency response technology discussed in the legislation.
Wireless Service Providers
These companies are subject to the regulatory requirements and standards proposed in the communications bills.
Privacy Advocates
Groups like the ACLU provide input on how proposed technology mandates impact individual digital privacy rights.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2017.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on April 13, 2016, by the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
- The agenda focused on the review of seven distinct communications-related bills.
- Witnesses included representatives from the ACLU, local 911 centers, the Kelsey Smith Foundation, and the wireless industry.
- Testimony addressed the technical and legal challenges of modernizing 911 systems.
- The hearing record includes prepared statements and answers to submitted questions from various stakeholders.
- The document is identified as Serial No. 114-132 from the 114th Congress.
Why It Matters
This hearing served as a formal legislative review of seven bills concerning communications infrastructure and 911 emergency response systems, which could impact how emergency services are accessed and how digital privacy is managed nationwide.
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Historical Legislative Record
The document serves as a formal record of the 114th Congress, illustrating the legislative process for communications policy in 2016.
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