Cammack, Torres Relaunch Congressional NG911 Caucus
Reps. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., and Norma Torres, D-Calif., said Monday night they relaunched the Congressional Next-Generation 911 Caucus in a renewed bid to push for federal funding for NG-911 tech upgrades. The National Emergency Number Association and other 911 advocates are considering how to move forward on NG911 funding after congressional Republicans decided against allocating any future spectrum auction revenue for that purpose in the budget reconciliation package, which both chambers passed earlier this month (see 2507080065).
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“The ability to text 911, send video, and deliver critical information to first responders before they arrive saves lives,” Cammack said. As caucus co-chair, “I’m committed to ensuring that all Americans -- whether they live in a rural town or a major city -- have access to a modern, responsive system.” Torres added, “As we work to modernize our emergency response systems, it’s imperative that we give these professionals and the systems they rely on the support they deserve,”