FEDERALhearing transcript

Congressional Hearing on Next-Generation 911 Systems

Original title: REALIZING NATIONWIDE NEXT-GENERATION 911

January 1, 2017

911 Services Emergency Communications Technology Infrastructure Public Safety

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing addresses the modernization of emergency response systems, which determines how quickly and accurately emergency services can locate and assist residents using modern digital devices.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Emergency Service Providers

These organizations must adapt their technical infrastructure and operational protocols to integrate with new digital 911 systems.

State and Local 911 Boards

These entities are responsible for managing the transition and funding of local emergency communication systems.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2017.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This document is a transcript of a 2017 House Subcommittee hearing regarding the transition to 'Next-Generation 911' (NG911). The hearing explored the technological, regulatory, and funding challenges of upgrading the nation's emergency response infrastructure to support modern digital communications.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on March 29, 2017, by the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
The primary subject was the implementation of Next-Generation 911 (NG911) nationwide.
The hearing included testimony from experts representing emergency number associations, academic technology centers, private safety services, and state-level 911 boards.
The committee reviewed materials regarding 911 system issues in Dallas, Texas.
The committee received a statement from the Peace Officers Research Association of California.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Next-Generation 911?

It is an initiative to upgrade the current 911 infrastructure to a digital, that can handle modern communication methods like text, video, and data, rather than just voice calls.

Why was this hearing held?

To discuss the challenges and requirements for transitioning the nation's emergency response systems to this new technology.

Why It Matters

The hearing addresses the modernization of emergency response systems, which determines how quickly and accurately emergency services can locate and assist residents using modern digital devices.

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Discoveries

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Transition to Digital Emergency Infrastructure

The hearing marks a formal legislative focus on moving away from legacy voice-only 911 systems toward data-rich digital networks.

National Emergency Number Association

Connected Entities

personTrey Forgety, III“Director of Governmental Affairs, National Emergency Number Association”Map →

personMarsha Blackburn“Chair of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology”Map →

personWalt Magnussen“Director, Internet2 Technology Evaluation Center, Texas A&M University”Map →

personMary Boyd“Vice-President, West Safety Services”Map →

personMichael F. Doyle“Ranking Member of the Subcommittee”Map →

personSteve Souder“Former Director, Fairfax County 9-1-1”Map →

personBarry Ritter“Executive Director, Statewide 911 Board, State of Indiana”Map →

Sources

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