Today, the FirstNet Authority released the following statement on H.R. 6768, to amend the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 to reauthorize the First Responder Network Authority.
FirstNet Authority CEO Edward Parkinson said: “We thank Congresswomen Demings and Fletcher for introducing this timely legislation, which would help ensure that our first responders can stay connected, effective, and safe in the field. The FirstNet Authority is the only dedicated nationwide broadband network for our nation’s first responders, and serves over 19,000 public safety agencies and organizations with 3 million connections in every U.S. state and territory. The legislation would provide certainty for the FirstNet Authority to continue its focus on improving and innovating the network so that responders have the tools they need to help ensure the safety of the American people. We look forward to working with Congress and the Administration on the reauthorization of this critical program that benefits public safety across the country.”
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About the First Responder Network Authority
The First Responder Network Authority is an independent authority within the U.S. Department of Commerce. Chartered in 2012, its mission is to ensure the building, deployment, and operation of the nationwide broadband network that equips first responders to save lives and protect U.S. communities.
