H.R. 539 (106th): To establish 9-1-1 as the universal emergency assistance number for wireless telecommunications users, and for other purposes.

Introduced:
Feb 03, 1999 (106th Congress, 1999–2000)
Sponsor:
Rep. Pat Danner [D-MO6]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on February 3, 1999, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

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Introduced Feb 03, 1999
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Energy and Commerce

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Last updated Feb 03, 1999.
2 pages

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2/3/1999--Introduced.
Designates 911 as the universal wireless emergency telephone number within the United States. Requires any Federal department, agency, officer, or instrumentality, or any State or local government, that establishes or operates a wireless communications system for use by the public to report emergencies to ensure that such system accommodates such number and uses it for reporting emergencies.

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