House Bill 4974 - Local 9–8–8 Response Act of 2023

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2023-07-27

Recent Activity

Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Alternative Names

Local 9–8–8 Response Act of 2023

Local 9–8–8 Response Act of 2023

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to improve the accessibility of 9-8-8, and for other purposes.

Associated Legislation

Local 9–8–8 Response Act of 2023

Policy Areas

Science, Technology, Communications

Potential Impact

Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]

Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-31]

Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7]

Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2]

Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]

Rep. Balint, Becca [D-VT-At Large]

Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36]

Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20]

Rep. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-51]

Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2]

Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52]

Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]

Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6]

Rep. Steel, Michelle [R-CA-45]

Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6]

Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]

Rep. Molinaro, Marcus J. [R-NY-19]

Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]

Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41]

Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28]

Rep. Garcia, Mike [R-CA-27]

Committees and Subcommittees

Energy and Commerce Committee

Communications and Technology Subcommittee

Variations and Revisions