,,ii #aaith ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #djfb ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,march #aa1 #bjbf,ms4 ,klobuchar 7for herself1 ,mr4 ,budd1 and ,ms4 ,cortez ,masto7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation ,a ,,bill ,to amend the ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration ,organization ,act to provide for further deployment and coordination of ,next ,generation #i-a-a1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,next ,generation #i-a-a ,act4 #b4 ,further deployment and coordination of ,next ,generation #i-a-a ,part ,c of the ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration ,organization ,act is amended by adding at the end the following3 #aei4 ,coordination of ,next ,generation #i-a-a implementation 7a7 ,duties of ,assistant ,secretary with respect to ,next ,generation #i-a-a 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,assistant ,secretary1 after consulting with the ,administrator1 shall-- 7,a7 take actions1 in coordination with ,state points of contact described under subsection 7c77#c77;,a77ii7 as applicable1 to improve coordination and communication with respect to the implementation of ,next ,generation #i-a-a2 7,b7 develop1 collect1 and disseminate information concerning the practices1 procedures1 and technology used in the implementation of ,next ,generation #i-a-a2 7,c7 advise and assist eligible entities in the preparation of implementation plans required under subsection 7c77#c77;,a77iii72 7,d7 provide technical assistance to eligible entities provided a grant under subsection 7c7 in support of efforts to explore efficiencies related to ,next ,generation #i-a-a2 7,e7 review and approve or disapprove applications for grants under subsection 7c72 and 7,f7 oversee the use of funds provided by such grants in fulfilling such implementation plans4 7#b7 ,annual reports ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjbg1 and each year thereafter until funds made available to make grants under subsection 7c7 are no longer available to be expended1 the ,assistant ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report on the activities conducted by the ,assistant ,secretary under paragraph 7#a7 in the year preceding the submission of the report4 7#c7 ,assistance ,the ,assistant ,secretary may seek the assistance of the ,administrator in carrying out the duties described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7 of paragraph 7#a7 as the ,assistant ,secretary determines necessary4 7b7 ,additional duties 7#a7 ,management plan 7,a7 ,development ,the ,assistant ,secretary1 after consulting with the ,administrator1 shall develop a management plan for the grant program established under this section1 including by developing-- 7i7 plans related to the organizational structure of such program2 and 7ii7 funding profiles for each fiscal year of the duration of such program4 7,b7 ,submission to congress ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,assistant ,secretary shall-- 7i7 submit the management plan developed under subparagraph 7,a7 to-- 7,i7 the ,committees on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7,,ii7 the ,committees on ,energy and ,commerce and ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 7ii7 publish the management plan on the website of the ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration2 and 7iii7 provide the management plan to the ,administrator for the purpose of publishing the management plan on the website of the ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,administration4 7#b7 ,modification of plan 7,a7 ,modification ,the ,assistant ,secretary1 after consulting with the ,administrator1 may modify the management plan developed under paragraph 7#a77;,a74 7,b7 ,submission ,not later than #ij days after the plan is modified under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,assistant ,secretary shall-- 7i7 submit the modified plan to-- 7,i7 the ,committees on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7,,ii7 the ,committees on ,energy and ,commerce and ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 7ii7 publish the modified plan on the website of the ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration2 and 7iii7 provide the modified plan to the ,administrator for the purpose of publishing the modified plan on the website of the ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,administration4 7c7 ,next generation #i-a-a implementation grants 7#a7 ,grants ,the ,assistant ,secretary shall provide grants to eligible entities for-- 7,a7 implementing ,next ,generation #i-a-a2 7,b7 maintaining ,next ,generation #i-a-a2 7,c7 training directly related to implementing1 maintaining1 and operating ,next ,generation #i-a-a if the cost related to the training does not exceed-- 7i7 #c percent of the total grant award for eligible entities that are not ,tribes2 and 7ii7 #e percent of the total grant award for eligible entities that are ,tribes2 7,d7 public outreach and education on how the public can best use ,next ,generation #i-a-a and the capabilities and usefulness of ,next ,generation #i-a-a2 7,e7 administrative costs associated with planning of ,next ,generation #i-a-a1 including any cost related to planning for and preparing an application and related materials as required by this subsection1 if-- 7i7 the cost is fully documented in materials submitted to the ,assistant ,secretary2 and 7ii7 the cost is reasonable1 necessary1 and does not exceed-- 7,i7 #a percent of the total grant award for eligible entities that are not ,tribes2 and 7,,ii7 #b percent of the total grant award for eligible entities that are ,tribes2 and 7,f7 costs associated with implementing cybersecurity measures at emergency communications centers or with respect to ,next ,generation #i-a-a4 7#b7 ,application ,in providing grants under paragraph 7#a71 the ,assistant ,secretary1 after consulting with the ,administrator1 shall require an eligible entity to submit to the ,assistant ,secretary an application1 at the time and in the manner determined by the ,assistant ,secretary1 and containing the certification required by paragraph 7#c74 7#c7 ,coordination required ,each eligible entity shall include in the application required by paragraph 7#b7 a certification that-- 7,a7 in the case of an eligible entity that is a ,state1 the entity-- 7i7 has coordinated the application with the emergency communications centers located within the jurisdiction of the entity2 7ii7 has designated a single officer or governmental body to serve as the ,state point of contact to coordinate the implementation of ,next ,generation #i-a-a for that ,state1 except that such designation need not vest such officer or governmental body with direct legal authority to implement ,next ,generation #i-a-a or to manage emergency communications operations2 and 7iii7 has developed and submitted a plan for the coordination and implementation of ,next ,generation #i-a-a that-- 7,i7 ensures interoperability by requiring the use of commonly accepted standards2 7,,ii7 ensures reliability2 7,,iii7 enables emergency communications centers to process1 analyze1 and store multimedia1 data1 and other information2 7,,iv7 incorporates cybersecurity tools1 including intrusion detection and prevention measures2 7,v7 includes strategies for coordinating cybersecurity information sharing between ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 and local government partners2 7,,vi7 uses open and competitive request for proposal processes1 including through shared government procurement vehicles1 for deployment of ,next ,generation #i-a-a2 7,,vii7 documents how input was received and accounted for from relevant rural and urban emergency communications centers1 regional authorities1 local authorities1 and ,tribal authorities2 7,,viii7 includes a governance body or bodies1 either by creation of new1 or use of existing1 body or bodies1 for the development and deployment of ,next ,generation #i-a-a that-- 7aa7 ensures full notice and opportunity for participation by relevant stakeholders2 and 7bb7 consults and coordinates with the ,state point of contact required by clause 7ii72 7,,ix7 creates efficiencies related to ,next ,generation #i-a-a functions1 including cybersecurity and the virtualization and sharing of infrastructure1 equipment1 and services2 and 7,x7 utilizes an effective1 competitive approach to establishing authentication1 credentialing1 secure connections1 and access in deploying ,next ,generation #i-a-a1 including by-- 7aa7 requiring certificate authorities to be capable of cross-certification with other authorities2 7bb7 avoiding risk of a single point of failure or vulnerability2 and 7cc7 adhering to ,federal agency best practices such as those promulgated by the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology2 and 7,b7 in the case of an eligible entity that is a ,tribe1 the ,tribe has complied with clauses 7i7 and 7iii7 of subparagraph 7,a74 7#d7 ,criteria 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,assistant ,secretary1 after consulting with the ,administrator1 shall issue rules1 after providing the public with notice and an opportunity to comment1 prescribing the criteria for selecting eligible entities for grants under this subsection4 7,b7 ,requirements ,the criteria described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall-- 7i7 include performance requirements and a schedule for completion of any project to be financed by a grant under this subsection2 and 7ii7 specifically permit regional or multi-,state applications for funds4 7,c7 ,updates ,the ,assistant ,secretary shall update the rules issued under subparagraph 7,a7 as necessary4 7#e7 ,grant certifications ,each eligible entity shall certify to the ,assistant ,secretary at the time of application for a grant under this subsection1 and each eligible entity that receives such a grant shall certify to the ,assistant ,secretary annually thereafter during any period of time the funds from the grant are available to the eligible entity1 that-- 7,a7 beginning on the date that is #ahj days before the date on which the application is filed1 no portion of any #i-a-a fee or charge imposed by the eligible entity 7or in the case that the eligible entity is not a ,state or ,tribe1 any ,state or taxing jurisdiction within which the eligible entity will carry out1 or is carrying out1 activities using grant funds7 are obligated or expended for a purpose or function not designated under the rules issued pursuant to section #f7;f77#c7 of the ,wireless ,communications and ,public ,safety ,act of #aiii 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #fae;a-#a7;f77#c77 7as such rules are in effect on the date on which the eligible entity makes the certification7 as acceptable2 7,b7 any funds received by the eligible entity will be used1 consistent with paragraph 7#a71 to support the deployment of ,next ,generation #i-a-a that ensures reliability and interoperability1 by requiring the use of commonly accepted standards2 7,c7 the eligible entity 7or in the case that the eligible entity is not a ,state or ,tribe1 any ,state or taxing jurisdiction within which the eligible entity will carry out or is carrying out activities using grant funds7 has established1 or has committed to establish not later than #c years following the date on which the grant funds are distributed to the eligible entity-- 7i7 a sustainable funding mechanism for ,next ,generation #i-a-a2 and 7ii7 effective cybersecurity resources for ,next ,generation #i-a-a2 7,d7 the eligible entity will promote interoperability between emergency communications centers deploying ,next ,generation #i-a-a and emergency response providers1 including users of the nationwide public safety broadband network2 7,e7 the eligible entity has or will take steps to coordinate with adjoining ,states and ,tribes to establish and maintain ,next ,generation #i-a-a2 and 7,f7 the eligible entity has developed a plan for public outreach and education on how the public can best use ,next ,generation #i-a-a and on the capabilities and usefulness of ,next ,generation #i-a-a4 7#f7 ,condition of grant ,each eligible entity shall agree1 as a condition of receipt of a grant under this subsection1 that if any ,state or taxing jurisdiction within which the eligible entity will carry out activities using grant funds fails to comply with a certification required under paragraph 7#e71 during any period of time during which the funds from the grant are available to the eligible entity1 all of the funds from such grant shall be returned to the ,assistant ,secretary4 7#g7 ,penalty for providing false information ,any eligible entity that provides a certification under paragraph 7#e7 knowing that the information provided in the certification was false shall-- 7,a7 not be eligible to receive the grant under this subsection2 7,b7 return any grant awarded under this subsection2 and 7,c7 not be eligible to receive any subsequent grants under this subsection4 7#h7 ,prohibition ,grant funds provided under this subsection may not be used-- 7,a7 to support any activity of the ,first ,responder ,network ,authority2 or 7,b7 to make any payments to a person who has been1 for reasons of national security1 prohibited by any entity of the ,federal ,government from bidding on a contract1 participating in an auction1 or receiving a grant4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section and sections #afj and #afa3 7#a7 #i-a-a fee or charge ,the term #i-a-a fee or charge has the meaning given the term in section #f7;f77#c77;,d7 of the ,wireless ,communications and ,public ,safety ,act of #aiii 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #fae;a-#a7;f77#c77;,d774 7#b7 #i-a-a request for emergency assistance ,the term #i-a-a request for emergency assistance means a communication1 such as voice1 text1 picture1 multimedia1 or any other type of data1 that is sent to an emergency communications center for the purpose of requesting emergency assistance4 7#c7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,administration4 7#d7 ,commonly accepted standards ,the term commonly accepted standards means the technical standards followed by the communications industry for network1 device1 and ,internet ,protocol connectivity that-- 7,a7 enable interoperability2 and 7,b7 are-- 7i7 developed and approved by a standards development organization that is accredited by an ,american standards body 7such as the ,american ,national ,standards ,institute7 or an equivalent international standards body in a process-- 7,i7 that is open to the public1 including open for participation by any person2 and 7,,ii7 provides for a conflict resolution process2 7ii7 subject to an open comment and input process before being finalized by the standards development organization2 7iii7 consensus-based2 and 7iv7 made publicly available once approved4 7#e7 ,cost related to the training ,the term cost related to the training means-- 7,a7 actual wages incurred for travel and attendance1 including any necessary overtime pay and backfill wage2 7,b7 travel expenses2 7,c7 instructor expenses2 or 7,d7 facility costs and training materials4 7#f7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity-- 7,a7 means-- 7i7 a ,state or a ,tribe2 or 7ii7 an entity1 including a public authority1 board1 or commission1 established by #a or more entities described in clause 7i72 and 7,b7 does not include any entity that has failed to submit the certifications required under subsection 7c77#e74 7#g7 ,emergency communications center 7,a7 ,in general ,the term emergency communications center means-- 7i7 a facility that-- 7,i7 is designated to receive a #i-a-a request for emergency assistance2 and 7,,ii7 performs #a or more of the functions described in subparagraph 7,b72 or 7ii7 a public safety answering point1 as defined in section #bbb of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #bbb74 7,b7 ,functions described ,the functions described in this subparagraph are the following3 7i7 ,processing and analyzing #i-a-a requests for emergency assistance and information and data related to such requests4 7ii7 ,dispatching appropriate emergency response providers4 7iii7 ,transferring or exchanging #i-a-a requests for emergency assistance and information and data related to such requests with #a or more other emergency communications centers and emergency response providers4 7iv7 ,analyzing any communications received from emergency response providers4 7v7 ,supporting incident command functions4 7#h7 ,emergency response provider ,the term emergency response provider has the meaning given the term in section #b of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aja74 7#i7 ,first ,responder ,network ,authority ,the term ,first ,responder ,network ,authority means the authority established under section #fbjd of the ,middle ,class ,tax ,relief and ,job ,creation ,act of #bjab 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #adbd74 7#aj7 ,interoperability ,the term interoperability means the capability of emergency communications centers to receive #i-a-a requests for emergency assistance and information and data related to such requests1 such as location information and callback numbers from a person initiating the request1 then process and share the #i-a-a requests for emergency assistance and information and data related to such requests with other emergency communications centers and emergency response providers without the need for proprietary interfaces and regardless of jurisdiction1 equipment1 device1 software1 service provider1 or other relevant factors4 7#aa7 ,nationwide public safety broadband network ,the term nationwide public safety broadband network has the meaning given the term in section #fjja of the ,middle ,class ,tax ,relief and ,job ,creation ,act of #bjab 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #adja74 7#ab7 ,next ,generation #i-a-a ,the term ,next ,generation #i-a-a means an ,internet ,protocol-based system that-- 7,a7 ensures interoperability2 7,b7 is secure2 7,c7 employs commonly accepted standards2 7,d7 enables emergency communications centers to receive1 process1 and analyze all types of #i-a-a requests for emergency assistance2 7,e7 acquires and integrates additional information useful to handling #i-a-a requests for emergency assistance2 and 7,f7 supports sharing information related to #i-a-a requests for emergency assistance among emergency communications centers and emergency response providers4 7#ac7 ,reliability ,the term reliability means the employment of sufficient measures to ensure the ongoing operation of ,next ,generation #i-a-a including through the use of geo-diverse1 device- and network-agnostic elements that provide more than #a route between end points with no common points where a single failure at that point would cause all to fail4 7#ad7 ,state ,the term ,state means any ,state of the ,united ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 ,puerto ,rico1 ,american ,samoa1 ,guam1 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 and any other territory or possession of the ,united ,states4 7#ae7 ,sustainable funding mechanism ,the term sustainable funding mechanism means a funding mechanism that provides adequate revenues to cover ongoing expenses1 including operations1 maintenance1 and upgrades4 7#af7 ,tribe ,the term ,tribe has the meaning given the term ,indian ,tribe in section #d7;e7 of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd7;e774 #afj4 ,establishment of nationwide next generation #i-a-a cybersecurity center ,the ,assistant ,secretary1 after consulting with the ,administrator and the ,director of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency of the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 shall establish a ,next ,generation #i-a-a ,cybersecurity ,center to coordinate with ,state1 local1 and regional governments on the sharing of cybersecurity information about1 the analysis of cybersecurity threats to1 and guidelines for strategies to detect and prevent cybersecurity intrusions relating to ,next ,generation #i-a-a4 #afa4 ,next generation #i-a-a advisory board 7a7 ,next generation #i-a-a advisory board 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,assistant ,secretary shall establish a ,public ,safety ,next ,generation #i-a-a ,advisory ,board 7in this section referred to as the ,board7 to provide recommendations to the ,assistant ,secretary-- 7,a7 with respect to carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the ,assistant ,secretary in issuing the regulations required under section #aei7;c72 7,b7 as required by paragraph 7#g72 and 7,c7 upon request under paragraph 7#h74 7#b7 ,membership 7,a7 ,voting members ,not later than #aej days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,assistant ,secretary shall appoint #af public safety members to the ,board1 of which-- 7i7 #d members shall represent local law enforcement officials2 7ii7 #d members shall represent fire and rescue officials2 7iii7 #d members shall represent emergency medical service officials2 and 7iv7 #d members shall represent #i-a-a professionals4 7,b7 ,diversity of membership ,members shall be representatives of ,states or ,tribes and local governments1 chosen to reflect geographic and population density differences as well as public safety organizations at the national level across the ,united ,states4 7,c7 ,expertise ,all members shall have specific expertise necessary for developing technical requirements under this section1 such as technical expertise1 and expertise related to public safety communications and #i-a-a services4 7,d7 ,rank and file members ,in making the appointments required by subparagraph 7,a71 the ,assistant ,secretary shall appoint a rank and file member from each of the public safety disciplines listed in clauses 7i7 through 7iv7 of subparagraph 7,a7 as a member of the ,board and shall select such member from an organization that represents its public safety discipline at the national level4 7#c7 ,period of ,appointment 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 members of the ,board shall serve for a #c-year term4 7,b7 ,removal for cause ,a member of the ,board may be removed for cause upon the determination of the ,assistant ,secretary4 7#d7 ,vacancies ,any vacancy in the ,board shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment4 7#e7 ,quorum ,a majority of the members of the ,board shall constitute a quorum4 7#f7 ,chairperson and vice chairperson ,the ,board shall select a ,chairperson and ,vice ,chairperson from among the voting members of the ,board4 7#g7 ,duty of board to submit recommendations ,not later than #abj days after all members of the ,board are appointed under paragraph 7#b71 the ,board shall submit to the ,assistant ,secretary recommendations for-- 7,a7 deploying ,next ,generation #i-a-a in rural and urban areas2 7,b7 ensuring flexibility in guidance1 rules1 and grant funding to allow for technology improvements2 7,c7 creating efficiencies related to ,next ,generation #i-a-a1 including cybersecurity and the virtualization and sharing of core infrastructure2 7,d7 enabling effective coordination among ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 and territorial government entities to ensure that the needs of emergency communications centers in both rural and urban areas are taken into account in each implementation plan required under section #aei7;c77#c77;,a77iii72 and 7,e7 incorporating existing cybersecurity resources into ,next ,generation #i-a-a procurement and deployment4 7#h7 ,authority to provide additional recommendations ,except as provided in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#g71 the ,board may provide recommendations to the ,assistant ,secretary only upon request of the ,assistant ,secretary4 7#i7 ,duration of authority ,the ,board shall terminate on the date on which funds made available to make grants under section #aei7;c7 are no longer available to be expended4 7b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed as limiting the authority of the ,assistant ,secretary to seek comment from stakeholders and the public4 #afb4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,assistant ,secretary to carry out sections #aei1 #afj1 and #afa such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca1 and such amounts are authorized to remain available until expended4 7b7 ,administrative costs ,not more than #d percent of any amounts appropriated under subsection 7a7 may be used for administrative purposes 7including carrying out sections #afj and #afa74 4