H.R. 3403 would promote and enhance public safety by facilitating the rapid deployment of IP-enabled 911 and E-911 services, encouraging the nation's transition to a national IP-enabled emergency network and improve 911 and E-911 access to those with disabilities.

== Detailed Summary ==

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911 Modernization and Public Safety Act of 2007 - Amends the IP-Enabled Voice Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999 to impose on IP-enabled voice service providers engaged in interstate communication a requirement to provide 911 service, including E-911 (enhanced 911) service, to its subscribers.

Allows a state or tribal fee for 911 or E-911 services to be used only for such services, related enhancements, or other emergency communications services.

Amends the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to require grants for migration to an IP-enabled emergency network. Requires the E-911 Implementation Coordination Office to develop a national plan for migrating to a national IP-enabled emergency network. Authorizes the FCC to compile a list of PSAP contact information or other information on necessary 911 components to assist providers in complying with this paragraph. Allows the FCC to make any part of that information available to the public to improve public safety.

Amends the Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999 to require, for IP-enabled voice service carriers, IP-enabled voice users of 911 communications, and public safety answering points (facilities designated to receive 911 calls and route them to emergency personnel) (PSAPs), parity in liability protection with local exchange companies, non-wireless 911 service users, and non-wireless PSAPs, respectively.

Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to authorize a telecommunications carrier to use, disclose, or permit access to call location information in emergencies. Requires IP-enabled voice service providers to provide subscriber list information to emergency service providers. Prohibits telecommunications carriers and IP-enabled voice service providers that provide emergency communications services from using information in or from automatic location information databases and master street address guides for any purpose other than providing emergency services.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 10/30/2007: House committee/subcommittee actions.11/13/2007: Passed/agreed to in House. Status: OrderedOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 1 (Roll no. 1084).
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