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Emergency Alert Infrastructure
41 statements about Emergency Alert Infrastructure from 24 members since Jan 3, 2025.
Statements about Emergency Alert Infrastructure, last 12 weeks
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Statements per week mentioning Emergency Alert Infrastructure, all members, split by party. Democrats stacked first, Republicans after, four to a row. Hover a dot for the member and headline; click a dot to search for that headline. Click a week to set the dates below. Aug 17, 2026 – Nov 6, 2026.
Most active on Emergency Alert Infrastructure · Aug 17 – Nov 6
- 1RAugust PflugerTX-112
- 2RMarsha BlackburnTN2
- 3RRichard HudsonNC-091
- 4DVal T. HoyleOR-041
- 5DJeff MerkleyOR1
- 6RGus M. BilirakisFL-121
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SIGNED INTO LAW: Pfluger's Mystic Alerts Act
Announced President Trump signed Mystic Alerts Act into law to modernize emergency alert infrastructure.
“I am grateful that President Trump signed the Mystic Alerts Act into law. After the devastating July 4th floods, it was clear that families in rural communities can’t be left in the dark when cell networks go down.”
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Hudson Hosts FCC Chairman Carr at Guilford, Alamance 911 Centers to Highlight Next Generation 911
Hosted FCC Chairman at 911 centers to highlight Next Generation 911 technology capabilities.
“Guilford and Alamance Counties are showing what modern 911 service can look like, but too many communities across the country are still relying on outdated systems.”
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Pfluger's Mystic Alerts Act Heads to President Trump's Desk
Announced passage of Mystic Alerts Act to integrate satellite networks into emergency alert system.
“I am grateful that the Mystic Alerts Act is now heading to President Trump's desk to be signed into law. The July 4th floods of 2025 were a heartbreaking tragedy that claimed lives across our state.”
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Merkley, Wyden, Hoyle Announce $1 Million for Lane County Emergency Communications Infrastructure
Announced $1 million for Lane County emergency communications infrastructure upgrade.
“Supporting our rural communities means investing in resilient infrastructure and modernization projects so no one gets left behind”
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Am Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025
Madam Speaker, AM broadcast radio is a critical public safety resource and our emergency alert system is based around those signals. AM radio is also used for communications between public safety officials and for information sharing to the public during national and local emergencies. During a…
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Am Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025
Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of this strong compromise to H.R. 979, the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act. We have worked on this effort for years, so I thank Chair Guthrie, Ranking Member Pallone, Chairman Bilirakis, and all of my colleagues who have worked diligently to find common ground…
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Am Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025
Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 979, the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act. Tens of millions of Americans tune into broadcast AM radio every day. Farmers use AM radio for weather forecasts, local information, crop reports, while older Americans rely on it for local news and programming.…
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Am Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025
Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of Mr. Bilirakis' bill, the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act. It is the responsibility of Congress to make sure every vehicle purchased has the minimum amount of standard equipment expected. Can you imagine spending $60,000 on a new car and not getting AM radio? Why…
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Am Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025
Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 979, the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, bipartisan legislation that Ranking Member Pallone introduced with Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee Chairman Bilirakis of Florida. As Chairman Guthrie just noted, tens of millions of Americans…
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Am Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025
Madam Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding. Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 979, the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act. In coastal Georgia that I have the honor and privilege of representing, we know how important reliable information is when a hurricane threatens our…
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Rep. Pfluger Pushes Satellite Modernization and Emergency Alert Upgrades
Questioned witnesses on satellite modernization and emergency alert system upgrades.
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Pfluger Fly-By: April 24, 2026
Passed two bills on satellite emergency alerts and broadband deployment.
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Hudson Celebrates House Passage of FirstNet Reauthorization to Strengthen Emergency Communications
Celebrated House passage of FirstNet reauthorization to strengthen emergency communications.
“In drafting this bipartisan bill, we brought everyone to the table to get it right. It builds on what works, fixes what doesn’t, and ensures FirstNet delivers a reliable, interoperable network that will keep our communities safer.”
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Advanced bipartisan bill to extend FirstNet public safety communications network through 2037.
“The bill advanced out of committee today continues to deliver for the brave men and women who rely on it to get through life-or-death situations by strengthening our emergency communications network”
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Spoke in favor of FirstNet reauthorization bill that passed committee with unanimous support.
“At Shade Gap Volunteer Fire Company in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, firefighters utilize the FirstNet system to save countless lives. Before the FirstNet system tower was installed in 2022, firefighters faced 911 dispatch calls that were difficult to hear and phone calls that would drop.”
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Advanced bipartisan bill requiring FCC to encourage satellite emergency alert capabilities.
“In Houston and across the state of Texas, we are still heartbroken and grieving the loss of 135 people and the destruction of communities along the Guadalupe River last summer, a disaster made worse by communication gaps and failures”
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Hudson Participates in Markup on FirstNet Reauthorization, Emergency Alert Modernization
Participated in markup of FirstNet reauthorization and emergency alert system modernization bills.
“Reliable communications are absolutely essential for our first responders in emergencies”
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Rep. Pfluger's Mystic Alerts Act Passes Through Energy and Commerce Committee
Mystic Alerts Act passed House Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously.
“When disaster strikes, communication infrastructure is often the first thing to fail, especially in rural areas. After the devastating floods of July 4th in Central and West Texas, we must ensure every American receives life-saving emergency alerts when it matters most”
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McClellan Advances Bill to Maintain and Strengthen FirstNet Emergency Response Communications
Advanced FirstNet reauthorization bill strengthening accountability and extending funding for emergency communications.
“Born out of the tragedy of September 11, 2001, FirstNet plays a critical role in helping first responders stay connected during emergencies.”
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Bill to Re-Authorize FirstNet Clears Subcommittee Markup
Introduced bipartisan bill to reauthorize FirstNet, a broadband network for first responders.
“Our nation’s heroes and public servants who put their lives on the line to protect Americans need robust and reliable communications”
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Fulcher Introduces Bill to Upgrade National Park Emergency System
Introduced bill to upgrade National Park Service emergency call centers with Next Generation 911 technology.
“When Americans trek out to explore our country’s great outdoors, they should be able to do so safely and with the knowledge that help is close at hand if an emergency arises”
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Hudson and Carter introduced bipartisan bill to modernize 9-1-1 emergency communications systems nationwide.
“Every family deserves the peace of mind that all the best and most updated technology is being utilized when they dial 9-1-1, but too many call centers are still relying on outdated, legacy systems”
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Cammack, Torres Launch NextGen 911 Caucus
Launched bipartisan Congressional NextGen 911 Caucus to modernize emergency communications.
“When you call 911, it’s often one of the worst moments of your life. That’s why it’s critical that our response system is fast, reliable, and built for the 21st century. The ability to text 911, send video, and deliver critical information to first responders before they arrive saves lives”
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NPR: Emergency alerts go out in Spanish and English, but what happens if you speak another language?
Criticized FCC delay in implementing multilingual emergency alert requirements under Trump administration.
“When an emergency alert comes in, people should be able to understand what it says and the instructions are being given on what to do”
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InsideRadio: FCC Pressed To Advance Multilingual Alerts Plan
Pressed FCC to advance multilingual emergency alert system templates for publication.
“This delay is not only indefensible but dangerous — it directly jeopardizes the ability of our communities to receive life-saving emergency information in the language they understand best”
Sources: members’ press releases from their official websites (since the 119th Congress began (Jan 3, 2025)) and the Congressional Record (since Aug 2026). Statements are tagged to Emergency Alert Infrastructure by AI reading of the full text. Quotes are shown only when they match the archived source text word for word.