E9-1-1 Institute Institute Elects New Board of Directors
Washington, D.C. -- Today, the E9-1-1 Institute announced it new
Board of Directors and officers.
December 8, 2008 -
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President Bush signed into law the New and Emerging Technologies 911 Improvement Act of 2008 (HR 3403)
Washington, D.C. -- Today, President Bush signed into law the New and Emerging Technologies 911 Improvement Act of 2008 (HR 3403) at a ceremony at the White House.

H.R. 3403, the New Emerging Technologies 911 Improvements Act of 2008 is a law to promote and enhance public safety by facilitating the rapid deployment of IP-enabled 911 and E-911 services, encourage the Nation's transition to a national IP-enabled emergency network, and improve 911 and E-911 access to those with disabilities.
July 23, 2008
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NENA Press Statement - Click Here
Public Law - Pending
 

Senate Passes Bipartisan VoIP/Public Safety Bill with Compromise
Provisions Sponsored by Senator Stevens
Washington, D.C. -- The United States Senate today approved H.R. 3403, the New and Emerging Technologies 911 Improvement Act of 2008, which contains key compromise provisions authored by Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), Vice Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Commerce Chairman Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii), Senator Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), and Senator Olympia Snowe (R-Maine). 
June 16, 2008
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April is “National 9-1-1 Education Month
Washington, D.C.  --  Eight national organizations – “The Coalition for 9-1-1 Education” – called upon educators, parents, public officials, and telecommunications industry leaders to join a national effort to educate the public on the importance of the 9-1-1 emergency call number system and its appropriate use during April, which is National 9-1-1 Education Month.   Retired NFL great Tim Brown, the national spokesperson for the Coalition, said: “the 9-1-1 system can save lives, but it requires dedicated individuals who care about public safety to take the time to educate a child or parent or teacher on how to use it.” 
April 1, 2008
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House Passes Eshoo Legislation to Increase 9-1-1 Awareness -
Annual “National 9-1-1 Education Month” Will Help Save Lives
Washington, D.C. - Yesterday by a vote of 381-0 the House of Representatives passed a resolution sponsored by Rep. Anna G. Eshoo (D-Palo Alto) to increase national awareness about the importance and appropriate use of 9-1-1 services.
March 11, 2008
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Congress Endorses “National 9-1-1 Education Month”
Washington, D.C., -- The U.S. House of Representatives today by a vote of 381-0 passed H. Res. 537 recognizing the importance of 9-1-1 education and directing the Administration to establish a National 9-1-1 Education Month.  The resolution, sponsored by Congressional E9-1-1 Caucus Co-Chairs Reps. Anna Eshoo (D-CA) and John Shimkus (R-IL) and 56 House co-sponsors, puts Congress behind a national effort by seven national organizations dedicated to advancing public safety. 
March 10, 2008
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E9-1-1 Institute Elects New Board of Directors
WASHINGTON, DC - The E9-1-1 Institute announced the results of its 2007 election for 5 seats on the organization’s Board of Directors.  The organization, which has more than 1,000 members nation-wide, holds an annual election for representatives from public safety, industry, and non-profit representatives.  Gregory L. Rohde, the Executive Director of the E9-1-1 Institute, said “the E9-1-1 Institute is proud of the fact we are governed by a representative Board of Directors from its membership.  Our annual election ensures that our organization reflects the interests of the broad array of public safety and industry stakeholders dedicated to advancing E9-1-1 throughout America.”
October 16, 2007
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Eshoo Introduces Legislation to Increase 9-1-1 Awareness
Annual “National 9-1-1 Education Month” Would Help Save Lives
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo, co-chair of the Congressional E9-1-1 Caucus, announced the introduction of legislation to increase national awareness about the importance and appropriate use of 9-1-1 services.
July 12, 2007
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Improving Public Safety Communications Is A Matter of Life
and Death - By Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska)
WASHINGTON, DC  - Great progress has been made during the last two years regarding the advancement of public safety’s communication needs.........These important issues remain a top priority during the 110th Congress and recent legislation (S.4) passed by the Senate contains provisions to accelerate the improvement of the nation’s 911 system and provide guidance for the $1 billion in interoperability grants. The bill ensures that interoperability in every state will be improved, but more work remains to be done.
June 13, 2007
http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/improving-public-safety-communications-is-matter-of-life-and-death-in-emergencies-2007-06-13.html

First Responder Requirements For E9-1-1 &Spectrum To Be Aired April 20 On WCA Live!
WASHINGTON, DC (April 20, 2007) –First responder requirements by fire, police and emergency workers for enhanced E9-1-1 and related communications will be the topic of today’s edition of WCA Live! – the radio webcast produced by the Wireless Communications Association International (WCA) Hosts of the show are WCA President Andrew Kreig and My Technology Lawyer Radio Producer Scott Draughon.
April 20, 2007
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Stevens Calls For Improved E9-1-1 Services for Rural America
“Upgrades to our nation’s 9-1-1 network are critical, but we will fail if rural America is left behind. As new wireless and IP based services are rolled out in Alaska, 911 capability must be included,” said Senator Stevens
April 10, 2007
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Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and the Future of 9-1-1 Services
Full Committee - SR-253
U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation
Tuesday, April 10, 200
2:30 PM
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Majority Statement:  Statement of Daniel K. Inouye
Minority Statement:  Statement of Ted Stevens

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
A time to recognize the men & women who staff 9-1-1
centers across the nation.
April 6, 2007
Statement: Executive Director, Gregory L. Rohde - Click Here

Stevens and Clinton Add 911 Modernization Act to Sept. 11th Commission Legislation: 
Amendment Will Upgrade 911 Infrastructure to Reflect New Technology
March 13, 2007
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The E9-1-1 Institute and NENA Host 4th Annual 9-1-1 Honors Gala
March 13, 2007
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The Congressional E9-1-1 Caucus Releases
Legislative Agenda for the 110th Congress
March 13, 2007
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Congressional E9-1-1 Caucus Announce Co-Chair
Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska)
March 5, 2007
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E9-1-1 Institute Announces Nominations for
9-1-1 Honor Awards Gala
January 14, 2007
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E9-1-1 Institute Announce Board of Directors Election Results
November 3, 2006
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E9-1-1 Institute Sponsors CTIA Convention Summit
September 7, 2006
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Congressional E9-1-1 Caucus Co-Chairs Urge Senate to Fund
E9-1-1 Grants
July 12, 2006
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Congressional E9-1-1 Caucus and Internet Caucus Sponsor Summer Tech Fair - July 13, 2006
May 15, 2006
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E9-1-1 Institute Commends House Energy & Commerce Committee
April 26, 2006
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House EC Committee 9-1-1 Amendment - Click Here

Congressional E9-1-1 Caucus Hosts Next Generation 9-1-1 Roundtable
May 3, 2006
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Representative Michael Burgess to participate
in Emergency Preparedness and Response Forum
March 27, 2006
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E9-1-1 Institute Salutes 2006 Heroism and Leadership
March 8, 2006
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Federal Communications Chairman Kevin Martin chosen as the recipient of the 2006 E9-1-1 Institute
“Federal Government Leader” award. 
February 28, 2006
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10-year-old Dustin Nelon from North Richland Hills, Texas chosen as the winner of the E9-1-1 Institute's 2006 “Citizen in Action”
award.
February 28, 2006
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The Elmore County E9-1-1 Program Office has been named
the recipient of the  E9-1-1 Institute's 2006
“Outstanding 9-1-1 Program.”
February 28, 2006
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The E9-1-1 Institute named Jason Connell, a dispatcher with the Massachusetts State Police in Shelburne Falls, for the “9-1-1 Call Taker” Award for 2006.
February 28, 2006
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Kara Lusk, an anchor and reporter for WNCT-TV in Greenville, N.C., has been named as the winner of the Institute’s 2006 award in the "Media/Entertainment" award category.
February 28, 2006
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Loudon, Tennessee police officer Jonathan Yates was named by the E9-1-1 Institute as the recipient of the  "First Responder" Award for 2006.
February 28, 2006
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Stephen Meer has been chosen as the recipient of the 2006 E9-1-1 Institute “Industry Professional” award.
February 28, 2006
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The E-911 Institute has named Steve Souder, director of emergency communications for Fairfax County, Virginia as the winner of the 2006 award for "Government Leader."
February 28, 2006
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The E9-1-1 Institute Hosts Next Generation 9-1-1 Roundtable
February 21, 2006
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E9-1-1 Institute Announce 9-1-1 Honor Awards Categories -
Calls for Nomination
Washington, DC
January 5, 2006
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E9-1-1 Institute Host 2nd Annual Technology Fair
Washington, DC
October 27, 2005
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“Join the Mission” - September 13, 2005

E9-1-1 Institute Hosts Homeland Security Forum
Great Falls, Montana
September 1, 2005
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Senate Commerce Committee field hearing on S. 1063
“IP-Enabled Voice Communications and Public Safety Act of 2005"
September 1, 2005
Montana Field Hearing on S. 1064 Testimony - Click Here
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E9-1-1 Institute Hosts Homeland Security Forum on Capitol Hill
Washington, DC
July 25, 2005
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NEARS Partner Organizations and E9-1-1 Institute Co-Sponsor Emergency Alerting and Response Demonstration
Washington, DC
June 16, 2005
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FCC Requires Interconnected VoIP Providers
To Provide Enhanced 911 Services
First Report and Order and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
June 3, 2005

9-1-1 Access on VoIP Greatly Advances Public Safety
Washington, DC
May 19, 2005
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E9-1-1 Institute Program to Focus on 9-1-1 Access over VoIP
Washington, DC
May 18, 2005
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E9-1-1 Institute hosts “Hometown Security” Forum
Stanford University
May 4, 2005
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E9-1-1 Institute Presents 2005 Awards
February 23, 2005
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E9-1-1 Institute Expands Awards for 2005
Friday, January 14, 2005
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2005 Honors Awards
Statement by Institute Executive Director Gregory L. Rohde
Friday, January 7, 2005

The E911 Institute is currently accepting nominations for the “E9-1-1 Institute Honors Awards” for 2005.   The Honors Awards will be presented at a ceremony in Washington, D.C., in conjunction with the Congressional
E9-1-1 Caucus on March 1, 2005. 

Last year, the Institute honored 3 outstanding individuals who demonstrated heroic action and extraordinary leadership to save lives through the 911 system.  This year, we have expanded our awards categories (eight) to honor a broader range of heroes and leaders whose stories highlight the life-saving value of 911 services.

Anyone can nominate.  You don’t have to be a member of the E911 Institute to nominate. Any individual or group that has achieved excellent in one of the categories listed in the nomination forms are eligible to be honored.

Description of 2004 Honorees - Click Here

Senate Passes E9-1-1 Legislation - Act of 2004
Statement by Institute Executive Director Gregory L. Rohde 
Thursday, December 9, 2004

Late last night, the U.S. Senate passed H.R. 5419, which included  the “ENHANCE 911 Act of 2004", the “Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act” and the “Universal Service Anti-deficiency Temporary Suspension Act.”  The ENHANCE 911 Act, authorizes $250 million per year for grants to upgrade enhanced emergency communications services.  In addition, the bill would address the problem of dedicated state 9-1-1 funds being diverted for other purposes.  States that divert 9-1-1 funds – which are usually collected by consumers for the purpose of supporting 9-1-1 services – will not be eligible for this new federal grant program.   Further, the legislation would establish a joint program office between the National Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) to administer the new grant program as well as to facilitate coordination of emergency communications services between all levels of government.

This legislation brings Federal resources, for the first time, to expand and improve our nation’s 9-1-1 system.  Thanks to the leadership of Senator Burns and Senator Clinton, the U.S. Senate has made a significant step towards realizing the goal of implementing E9-1-1 throughout the country.

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2004 Press Releases

E9-1-1 Institute Announces 2005 Board of Directors At Annual Congressional Technology Fair
Wednesday, September 22, 2004
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E9-1-1 Institute, Congressional E9-1-1 Caucus and Citizen Corps Launching Local Events to Raise Emergency Services Awareness
Friday, May, 21, 2004
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E9-1-1 Institute Salutes "9-1-1 Heroes"
February 24, 2004
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2003 Press Releases

E9-1-1 Institute Announces the "E9-1-1 Institute Honor Awards"
December, 22, 2003
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"Senator Clinton Welcomes House Approval of E911 Legislation "
November 4, 2003
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"Eshoo's E-911 Legislation Passes House "
November 4, 2003
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"Shimkus’ Wireless 9-1-1 Legislation Passes House"
November 4, 2003
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"Rep. Slaughter Hails Passage of E-911 Legislation"
November 4, 2003
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"New Wireless Networks Committee Formed to Address Emergency Communications Issues"
October 1, 2003
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"Congressional E9-1-1 Caucus Establishes the E9-1-1 Institute"
July 28, 2003
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"Burns & Clinton Applaud Passage of E9-1-1 Bill Out of Committee" July 17, 2003
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"Congressional E9-1-1 Caucus Is Launched Amid Calls for Increased Security," Rep. Shimkus press release
February 25, 2003
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