S. 385 - Interoperable Emergency Communications Act
- Sponsor:
- Daniel K. Inouye
- Summary:
- Status:
- The bill has passed through committee and has been put on a legislative calendar.
Interoperable Emergency Communications Act
S. 385 — 110th Congress (2007–2008)
- Summary
- Amends the Digital Television Transition and Public Safety Act of 2005 to revise provisions concerning the grant program to assist public agencies in establishing the interoperability of public safety emergency communications to specify five (currently, one) specific grant activities. Requires the awarding of at least $1 billion by September 30, 2007, pursuant to provisions of the Call Home Act of 2006. (by CRS)
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- Title
- A bill to improve the interoperability of emergency communications equipment.
- Other Titles
- Interoperable Emergency Communications Act
- Sponsor
- Daniel K. Inouye
- Co-Sponsors
- Subjects
- Telecommunication
- Budgets
- Communication satellites
- Computer software
- Congress
- Congressional reporting requirements
- Criminal justice
- Emergency communication systems
- Emergency management
- Government trust funds
- Governmental investigations
- Grants-in-aid
- Police communication systems
- Standards
- Technology
- Technology assessment
- Urban affairs
- Urban areas
- Wireless communication
- Related Bills
- Major Actions
Introduced 1/24/2007 Referred to Committee - Bill History
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There have been no votes on this bill.
Action Date Description Introduced 1/24/2007 1/24/2007 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 1/24/2007 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1071) Put on a legislative calendar 2/13/2007 Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably. 3/05/2007 Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 110-30. Put on a legislative calendar 3/05/2007 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 67. Number Sponsor Date Offered Status
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