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Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999

Became Public Law No: 106-81.

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Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999 Became Public Law No: 106-81. Science, Technology, Communications

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Summary

01 Reported to Senate with amendment(s) Feb 3, 2000

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 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.

00 Introduced in Senate Feb 3, 2000

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.

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Timeline

Oct 26, 1999

Signed by President.

Oct 26, 1999

Signed by President.

Oct 26, 1999

Became Public Law No: 106-81.

Oct 26, 1999

Became Public Law No: 106-81.

Oct 14, 1999

Presented to President.

Oct 14, 1999

Presented to President.

Oct 12, 1999

Mr. Tauzin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

Oct 12, 1999

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9858-9863)

Oct 12, 1999

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 800.

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

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9876)

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

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

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sep 8, 1999

Received in the House.

Sep 8, 1999

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Sep 8, 1999

Held at the desk.

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 5, 1999

Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10533; text: CR 9/8/1999 S10627-10628)

Aug 4, 1999

Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator McCain with amendments. With written report No. 106-138.

Aug 4, 1999

Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator McCain with amendments. With written report No. 106-138.

Aug 4, 1999

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 255.

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

Introduced in Senate

Apr 14, 1999

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3708-3709)

Apr 14, 1999

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

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