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Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999

Introduced: April 14, 1999 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 23 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 26, 1999
Became Public Law No: 106-81.
Oct 26, 1999
Signed by President.
Oct 14, 1999
Presented to President.
Oct 12, 1999
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 12, 1999
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 2 (Roll no. 492). (text: CR H9858-9859)
Oct 12, 1999
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 2 (Roll no. 492).(text: CR H9858-9859)
Oct 12, 1999
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9876)
Oct 12, 1999
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Oct 12, 1999
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 800.
Oct 12, 1999
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9858-9863)
Oct 12, 1999
Mr. Tauzin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 8, 1999
Held at the desk.
Sep 8, 1999
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 8, 1999
Received in the House.
Aug 5, 1999
Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10533; text: CR 9/8/1999 S10627-10628)
Aug 5, 1999
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10533; text: CR 9/8/1999 S10627-10628)
Aug 4, 1999
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 255.
Aug 4, 1999
Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator McCain with amendments. With written report No. 106-138.
Jun 23, 1999
Committee on Commerce. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
May 12, 1999
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Communications. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 106-513.
Apr 14, 1999
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Apr 14, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3708-3709)
Apr 14, 1999
Introduced in Senate
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Oct 12, 1999 House · vote #492 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 424–2 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to direct the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and any agency or entity to which the FCC delegates such authority to designate 911 as the universal emergency telephone number within the United States for reporting an emergency to appropriate authorities and requesting assistance. Applies such designation to both wireline and wireless telephone service. Directs the FCC to provide appropriate transition periods for areas in which 911 is not currently an emergency number.

Requires the FCC to encourage and support efforts by States to deploy comprehensive end-to-end emergency communications infrastructure and programs based on coordinated statewide plans. Requires appropriate consultation with regard to such deployment.

Provides immunity from liability, to the same extent as provided to local telephone exchange companies, for providers of wireless 911 service. Provides immunity for users of wireless 911 service to the same extent as provided to users of 911 service that is not wireless. Provides immunity for public safety answering points (emergency dispatchers).

Authorizes telecommunications carriers to provide call location information concerning a user of a commercial mobile service to: (1) emergency dispatchers and emergency service personnel in order to respond to the user's call; (2) the user's legal guardian or family member in an emergency situation that involves the risk of death or serious physical harm; or (3) providers of information or data base management services solely for assisting in the delivery of emergency services. Requires a customer's express prior authorization for disclosure to any other person. Requires telephone exchange service providers to provide both listed and unlisted subscriber information to providers of emergency and emergency support services.

What's happening now October 26, 1999

Became Public Law No: 106-81.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1