State Wide Interoperable Communications Enhancement Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 2206 State Wide Interoperable Communications Enhancement Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Emergency Management. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/11/2023, 1:27 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 2206

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on June 17, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

State Wide Interoperable Communications Enhancement Act or the SWIC Enhancement Act

(Sec. 2) Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require a state to include in its application for State Homeland Security Grant Program funding a certification: (1) that the governor of the state has designated a Statewide Interoperability Coordinator, or (2) indicating that the state is performing the functions of such a Coordinator in another manner and identifying the primary point of contact for performance of such functions.

Sets forth as such Coordinator's functions:

coordinating the daily operations of the state's interoperability efforts;
coordinating state interoperability and communications projects and grant applications for such projects;
establishing and maintaining working groups to develop and implement key interoperability initiatives; and
coordinating and updating a Statewide Communications Interoperability Plan that specifies the current status of state efforts to enhance communications interoperability within the state, including future goals for communications interoperability among emergency response agencies in the state.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2206

Bill HR 2206 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 1, 2015. Bill HR 2206 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on May 1, 2015. Bill HR 2206's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of July 28, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2206

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2206

Primary Policy Focus

Emergency Management

Potential Impact Areas

Broadcasting, cable, digital technologiesEmergency communications systemsEmergency planning and evacuationLaw enforcement administration and fundingState and local government operations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2206

State Wide Interoperable Communications Enhancement ActTo amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require recipients of State Homeland Security Grant Program funding to preserve and strengthen interoperable emergency communications capabilities, and for other purposes.State Wide Interoperable Communications Enhancement ActSWIC Enhancement ActSWIC Enhancement ActState Wide Interoperable Communications Enhancement ActSWIC Enhancement ActState Wide Interoperable Communications Enhancement Act

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