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US HB7386
Bill
Status
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Neal Dunn
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AI Summary
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Extends the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) termination date to September 30, 2037, and requires a new GAO assessment 7 years after enactment
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Places FirstNet actions under NTIA oversight, requiring NTIA approval for actions not on a pre-approved list developed within 180 days of enactment
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Restructures FirstNet leadership by creating an Associate Administrator position appointed by the Assistant Secretary, and requires at least 5 board members with public safety professional experience within 3 years
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Mandates new reporting requirements including annual cybersecurity reports, adoption rate reports by profession and geography, contractor performance evaluations, and annual congressional briefings
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Requires the FirstNet contractor to submit business continuity and disaster recovery plans every 5 years, notify FirstNet of outages within 30 minutes, and report outages to FCC systems
Legislative Description
First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act of 2026
Last Action
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
2/10/2026