H.R. 7031 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Natural Resources, Jan 13, 2026
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryUpgrade 911 systems at national parks
Right now, some national parks still use older technology to receive emergency calls. This bill tells the National Park Service to figure out which parks need upgraded 911 systems—specifically newer, internet-based systems called Next Generation 911—and to create a plan for installing them. The agency also has to estimate how much these upgrades would cost.
How it affects you
If you visit a national park and need to call 911 in an emergency, upgraded systems could mean faster, more reliable emergency response. Visitors in parks that get these newer systems may benefit from clearer calls and better ability for dispatchers to pinpoint their location.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Jan 13, 2026)
Making National Parks Safer Act
This bill directs the National Park Service (NPS) to develop a plan to install Next Generation 911 (NG911) systems, which are certain interoperable, digital, and secure Internet Protocol-based systems for receiving 9-1-1 calls.
Specifically, the NPS must assess the implementation status and estimated costs of such NG911 systems at existing emergency communications centers in NPS units. The NPS must also develop a plan, based on the assessment, to install NG911 systems at centers.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
2nd SessionH. R. 7031
A BILL
Making National Parks Safer Act
Sponsor: Rep. Russ Fulcher (R-ID-1) · Introduced Jan 13, 2026 · Public Lands and Natural Resources · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Mar 18, 2026: “Subcommittee Hearings Held”