HB 8955

House·20th Congress·Filed Apr 22, 2026

An Act Institutionalizing a Unified National Emergency Hotline “911” as the Nationwide Emergency Telephone Number for Public Safety and Security, Providing Its Framework and Appropriating Funds Therefor

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The bill creates a single nationwide emergency number, 911, sets up call centers in every local area, connects calls to police, fire, health and other responders, makes the service free, and penalizes prank or false calls.

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Author · Representative

Eric Go YapReceipts →

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HB08955 · Sources: BatasWatch

An Act Institutionalizing a Unified National Emergency Hotline “911” as the Nationwide Emergency Telephone Number for Public Safety and Security, Providing Its Framework and Appropriating Funds Therefor

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