S. 428 would amend the Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999.

== Detailed Summary ==

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IP-Enabled Voice Communications 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 or foreign communication a requirement to provide 911 service, including enhanced 911 service, to its subscribers.

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 as compared to local exchange companies, non-wireless 911 service users, and non-wireless PSAPs, respectively.

Declares that nothing in this Act, the Communications Act of 1934, the Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999, or any Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulation or order prevents states, their subdivisions, or Indian tribes from charging IP-enabled voice services to support 911 or E-911 services.

Amends the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to require the E-911 Implementation Coordination Office to develop a national plan for migrating to a national IP-enabled emergency network. Requires, after plan completion, grants for migration to such a 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.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 4/25/2007: Senate committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Committee8/3/2007: Placed on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 327.
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