S. 4062 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the Senate, Mar 11, 2026
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryFunding for next generation 911 systems
This bill creates a grant program to help state, tribal, and territorial governments upgrade their 911 systems to next generation technology. These newer systems use the internet instead of old phone lines and can do more, like pinpoint your exact location better or let you send text messages and photos during an emergency. The bill also requires those governments to have solid cybersecurity protections and sustainable funding plans in place.
How it affects you
If you live in a state or tribal area that receives these grants, your local 911 system could get faster, more reliable, and more capable. When you call, text, or send information to 911, the improved system would help emergency responders find you more accurately and handle emergencies more effectively.
Read the official summary (Introduced in Senate, Mar 11, 2026)
Next Generation 9–1–1 Act
This bill establishes a grant program to support implementation of next generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) systems by state, territorial, and tribal governments and requires other related activities. NG9-1-1 means a secure, interoperable, Internet Protocol-based (IP-based) system for receiving 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance. (IP-based 9-1-1 systems have capabilities that legacy telephone systems do not, including enhanced location-finding and the ability to receive text and multimedia messages.)
Under the bill, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) must provide grants to state, territorial, and tribal governments (and entities established by those governments) to support the implementation and maintenance of NG9-1-1 systems. Grant funds may also be used for public outreach on NG9-1-1, implementation of cybersecurity measures, and, subject to certain limits, training and administrative costs.
Entities applying for grants must submit a plan for NG9-1-1 coordination and implementation that ensures interoperability and reliability, incorporates cybersecurity tools, and meets other requirements related to technology and procurement. Applicants must also certify that they have established, or will establish within a specified time frame, a sustainable funding mechanism to support NG9-1-1 and effective cybersecurity resources.
The NTIA must advise applicants on the preparation of implementation plans and provide technical assistance to grant recipients.
Further, the NTIA must establish (1) an advisory board to provide recommendations with respect to the grant program and other topics related to NG9-1-1; and (2) a cybersecurity center to coordinate with state, local, and regional governments on the sharing of cybersecurity information related to NG9-1-1.
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 SessionS. 4062
A BILL
Next Generation 9–1–1 Act
Sponsor: Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) · Introduced Mar 11, 2026 · Science, Technology, Communications · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Mar 11, 2026: “Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.”