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Safer Parks Act
12/3/2024, 1:08 AM
Summary of Bill S 5351
Bill 118 s 5351, also known as the "Next Generation 9-1-1 Upgrade Act," is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to improve public safety answering points (PSAPs) within the National Park System by upgrading them to Next Generation 9-1-1 systems.
The bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to oversee the upgrading process, which will involve implementing advanced technology and infrastructure to enhance emergency response capabilities within national parks. This upgrade is crucial in ensuring that park visitors and staff have access to the most efficient and effective emergency services in case of an emergency.
In addition to upgrading PSAPs, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to public safety within the National Park System. This may include training programs for park personnel, coordination with local emergency services, and other measures to improve overall emergency response within national parks. Overall, the Next Generation 9-1-1 Upgrade Act seeks to modernize and improve emergency response capabilities within the National Park System, ultimately enhancing the safety and security of park visitors and staff.
The bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to oversee the upgrading process, which will involve implementing advanced technology and infrastructure to enhance emergency response capabilities within national parks. This upgrade is crucial in ensuring that park visitors and staff have access to the most efficient and effective emergency services in case of an emergency.
In addition to upgrading PSAPs, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to public safety within the National Park System. This may include training programs for park personnel, coordination with local emergency services, and other measures to improve overall emergency response within national parks. Overall, the Next Generation 9-1-1 Upgrade Act seeks to modernize and improve emergency response capabilities within the National Park System, ultimately enhancing the safety and security of park visitors and staff.
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Current Status of Bill S 5351
Bill S 5351 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 20, 2024. Bill S 5351 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on November 20, 2024. Bill S 5351's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of November 20, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5351
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5351
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5351
A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to upgrade existing public safety answering points in units of the National Park System to Next Generation 9-1-1 systems, and for other purposes.
A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to upgrade existing public safety answering points in units of the National Park System to Next Generation 9-1-1 systems, and for other purposes.
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