Government
APCO Congratulates FCC Chairwoman on Senate Confirmation
December 7, 2021Today, the United States Senate voted to confirm FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel to serve another five-year term at the Federal Communications Commission. Rosenworcel was first appointed as an FCC Commissioner in 2012 and is the first woman to be designated as permanent chair.
Read full articleAPCO Congratulates Nominees and FCC Chair
October 26, 2021Today, President Biden announced the designation of Jessica Rosenworcel to serve as Chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission and nominated her to serve another term at the FCC.
Read full articleNHTSA Selects Mission Critical Partners for Nationwide CAD Assessment
October 14, 2021State College, Pa. (October 14, 2021) — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) selected Mission Critical Partners (MCP) to…
Read full articleHouse Committee Passes Major Next Generation 9-1-1 Funding Legislation
September 17, 2021On September 15, the House Energy and Commerce Committee passed legislation that includes a $10 billion grant program for deployment of Next Generation 9-1-1. This landmark legislation promotes many key principles championed by APCO and its partners in the Public Safety Next Generation 9-1-1 Coalition.
Read full articleA Preview of the APCO 2021 Cutting Edge Developments Track
August 6, 2021Every year, APCO’s Government Relations Office curates the Cutting Edge Developments track for APCO’s Annual Conference and Expo. This track provides attendees with opportunities to learn about the latest issues and technologies that impact public safety communications.
Read full articleAPCO Welcomes Introduction of Important Wellness Legislation, the PROTECT 9-1-1 Act
July 1, 2021Today, U.S. Representatives Robin Kelly (D-IL), Norma Torres (D-CA), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Peter Meijer (R-MI) introduced the Providing Resources and Occupational Training for Emotional Crisis and Trauma in 9-1-1 Act, or the ‘‘PROTECT 9-1-1 Act.”
Read full articleRichmond Citizens Can Create Health Profiles for First Responders’ Use in Emergencies
July 1, 2021Richmond residents now can share health information that could be critical to first responders serving them during an emergency or crisis.
Read full articleAPCO Applauds FCC Action on 4.9 GHz Public Safety Spectrum
May 27, 2021Today the Federal Communications Commission adopted an order staying – or suspending – provisions of its rules for the 4.9 GHz spectrum band that would permit licensing of the spectrum for commercial purposes
Read full articleAPCO Welcomes Reintroduction of the 9‑1‑1 SAVES Act
April 1, 2021Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA), along with several of their colleagues, reintroduced the Supporting Accurate…
Read full articleAPCO Applauds Federal Proposal to Provide $15B for Next Generation 9-1-1 Grants
March 11, 2021Today, members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee introduced the LIFT America Act, an infrastructure bill that includes $15…
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