HR. 7386In Committee
First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act of 2026
Extends FirstNet Authority through FY2037 while shifting its management into NTIA and tightening oversight of the nationwide public safety broadband network
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Extends FirstNet Authority through FY2037 while shifting its management into NTIA and tightening oversight of the nationwide public safety broadband network
Key points
- Establish NTIA associate administrator
- Require outage notices and status tool
- Direct annual FirstNet reports to Congress
- Extend FirstNet Authority
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-04-21 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedAdvisory bodiesComputer security and identity theftComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightEmergency communications systemsEmergency ManagementEmergency planning and evacuation