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ISAAC Alerting Act

12/29/2022, 4:48 PM

Congressional Summary of S 4180

Information Sharing And Advanced Communication Alerting Act or the ISAAC Alerting Act

This bill requires the Technological Advisory Council of the Federal Communications Commission, in consultation with relevant stakeholders, to submit a report that identifies measures, barriers, and recommendations for implementing a 9–1–1 disability alerting system.

The alerting system must allow an individual to register and create a profile associated with an individual who has a disability that includes information such as whether the individual is a wandering risk, nonverbal, or physically limited. The alerting system then transmits such information to public safety answering points to be conveyed to first responders.

Current Status of Bill S 4180

Bill S 4180 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 11, 2022. Bill S 4180 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on May 11, 2022.  Bill S 4180's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of May 11, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4180

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4180

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4180

ISAAC Alerting Act
ISAAC Alerting Act
Information Sharing And Advanced Communication Alerting Act
A bill to direct the Technological Advisory Council of the Federal Communications Commission to prepare a report on a 9-1-1 disability alerting system, and for other purposes.

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