What does Preamble of First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act of 2026 do?

This bill amends the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012. The bill reauthorizes the First Responder Network Authority. The bill includes other purposes, though these are not specified in the provided text.

What does REAUTHORIZATION OF FIRST RESPONDER NETWORK AUTHORITY. of First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act of 2026 do?

This section reauthorizes the First Responder Network Authority Amends Section 6206 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 Changes the sunset date to September 30, 2037

What does AUTHORITY OF NTIA OVER FIRST RESPONDER NETWORK AUTHORITY. of First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act of 2026 do?

This section amends the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 to grant the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) greater oversight of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet). Most actions taken by FirstNet now require prior approval from the NTIA. Certain actions are exempt from this prior approval requirement, including deploying emergency response capabilities, setting strategic priorities, and managing the device and application ecosystem. The NTIA must take action on written recommendations from FirstNet regarding network reinvestment decisions within 60 days. Section 6205(b)(2) of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 is amended to incorporate the new oversight provisions. These amendments apply to actions taken by FirstNet on or after the date of enactment of this Act, with a specific exception for recommendations received by the NTIA.

What does BOARD OF FIRST RESPONDER NETWORK AUTHORITY. of First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 6204(b)(2)(A) of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 to require the Board of First Responder Network Authority to include at least five public safety professionals from state, local, or tribal entities, starting three years after the enactment of the First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act of 2026. This section amends Section 6204(c)(2) of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 to modify the term limits for Board appointments, changing the maximum term from '3 years' to 'not more than 3 years'. This section requires the Secretary of Commerce to stagger the terms of office of appointed individuals to prevent more than four terms from expiring simultaneously. The amendments made by this section apply to appointments made on or after the date of enactment of this Act.

What does ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR. of First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act of 2026 do?

This section amends the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 It establishes the position of Associate Administrator for the First Responder Network Authority The Associate Administrator is a career appointee in the Senior Executive Service The Associate Administrator manages staff and operations, and serves as a liaison between the Board and the Assistant Secretary The NTIA conducts an annual performance review of the Associate Administrator

What does COMPONENTS OF NATIONWIDE PUBLIC SAFETY BROADBAND NETWORK. of First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 6202(b) of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012. The amendment modifies the description of the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network. The network is to consist of technologies and services necessary to enable secure, interoperable, resilient, and prioritized broadband communications for public safety entities.

What does REPORTS TO CONGRESS ON FIRST RESPONDER NETWORK AUTHORITY. of First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 6209(b)(2) of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 to include an evaluation of the FirstNet contractor's performance in building, operating, and maintaining the nationwide public safety broadband network. It mandates annual reports to Congress from the NTIA regarding the nationwide public safety broadband network, covering cyberattacks, cyber defense efforts, and unscheduled service outages. These annual reports can be submitted in unclassified form, with the option of including a classified annex. The NTIA must also submit annual reports on adoption rates of the network, categorized by profession and geographic area. The NTIA is required to provide annual briefings to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation regarding activities related to the First Responder Network Authority. These briefings must occur within one year of the section's enactment and annually thereafter, and may include participation from the Board's Chair (or designee).

What does BUSINESS CONTINUITY AND DISASTER RECOVERY PLAN. of First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Subtitle B of title VI of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012. The FirstNet contractor is required to submit a business continuity and disaster recovery plan to the NTIA for approval and to the Board for review. The plan must be submitted within 180 days of the section's enactment and every 5 years thereafter. The NTIA, in consultation with the Board, must approve the plan or provide a written notice with reasoning for disapproval and a resubmission process within 180 days of receiving the plan.

What does OUTAGE NOTIFICATIONS. of First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act of 2026 do?

This section amends the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 It adds a new section on outage notifications for the nationwide public safety broadband network The FirstNet contractor must notify the First Responder Network Authority of unscheduled outages within 30 minutes The FirstNet contractor must provide a network status tool to affected departments and agencies

What does SUBMISSION TO CONGRESS OF FIRSTNET CONTRACT. of First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act of 2026 do?

This section amends subtitle B of title VI of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012. It establishes a requirement for the Assistant Secretary to submit contracts related to the nationwide public safety broadband network to Congress. The Assistant Secretary must submit contracts within 7 days of a written request from the Chairs and Ranking Members of specified committees. The committees that can request the submission are the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate.