Making National Parks Safer Act
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 469.
Official Summary
Making National Parks Safer Act This bill directs the National Park Service (NPS) to develop a plan to install Next Generation 911 (NG911) systems, which are certain interoperable, digital, and secure Internet Protocol-based systems for receiving 9-1-1 calls. Specifically, the NPS must assess the implementation status and estimated costs of such NG911 systems at existing emergency communications centers in NPS units. The NPS must also develop a plan, based on the assessment, to install NG911 systems at centers.
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AI Government Intelligence™The Making National Parks Safer Act directs the National Park Service (NPS) to evaluate and plan the installation of Next Generation 911 (NG911) systems at emergency communications centers within national park units. NG911 systems are advanced, interoperable, digital, and secure Internet Protocol-based technologies designed to improve the reception and handling of 9-1-1 emergency calls. The bill requires the NPS to assess the current implementation status and estimate the costs associated with deploying NG911 systems, followed by the development of a comprehensive installation plan based on this assessment.
This bill aims to modernize emergency communication capabilities in national parks by requiring the NPS to plan for the deployment of NG911 systems to enhance public safety.
- Mandates the National Park Service to assess existing emergency communication centers for NG911 system implementation status and costs.
- Requires the development of a plan to install NG911 systems at NPS emergency communication centers based on the assessment.
- Focuses on upgrading to interoperable, digital, and secure Internet Protocol-based 9-1-1 call systems within national parks.
['Visitors and staff of National Park Service units who rely on emergency services', 'National Park Service as the implementing agency', 'Emergency responders benefiting from improved communication technology']
['Costs associated with assessing and installing NG911 systems may require significant funding and resource allocation.', 'Implementation challenges related to integrating new digital systems within existing emergency communication infrastructure.', 'Oversight and accountability mechanisms for the assessment and installation plan are not detailed in the summary.']
The bill is currently in process and has been placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders as of July 23, 2026. It addresses public safety improvements within the policy area of Public Lands and Natural Resources by focusing on emergency communication modernization in national parks.
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['Improved emergency communication technology may enhance response times and coordination in national parks.', 'Modernization efforts could set a precedent for other federal land management agencies to upgrade their emergency systems.', 'Potential increased demand for technical training and maintenance resources within the NPS.']
The bill summary does not include the full text, limiting detailed analysis of specific provisions, funding mechanisms, or oversight requirements. Transparency regarding funding sources, timelines, and accountability for the NG911 system installation plan will be important for effective implementation and public oversight.
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