To direct the Federal Communications Commission to issue reports after activation of the Disaster Information Reporting System and to make improvements to network outage reporting, to categorize public safety telecommunicators as a protective service occupation under the Standard Occupational Classification system, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
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Passed SenateReported by Mr. Cruz, with an amendment
Passed Senate (inferred from es version)
Ms. Klobuchar (for herself, Mrs. Blackburn, Mr. Heinrich, Mr. Sullivan, …
Ms. Klobuchar (for herself, Mrs. Blackburn, Mr. Heinrich, Mr. Sullivan, …
Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill requires the FCC to report after activating its Disaster Information Reporting System and improves network outage reporting. It also reclassifies public safety telecommunicators (911 dispatchers) as protective service occupations.
Who Benefits and How
- Emergency responders benefit from better communications data during disasters
- 911 dispatchers gain protective service classification with associated benefits
- Communities benefit from improved disaster communications assessment
Who Bears the Burden and How
- FCC must issue post-disaster reports
- Bureau of Labor Statistics reclassifies occupation
Key Provisions
- FCC reports after Disaster Information Reporting System activation
- Improves network outage reporting requirements
- Reclassifies 911 telecommunicators under Standard Occupational Classification
- Protective service status brings potential benefits improvements
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Requires FCC disaster reporting and reclassifies 911 dispatchers as protective service workers.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Improve disaster communications and recognize 911 dispatchers"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "commission"
- → FCC
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