S.3199

988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act of 2026

Chamber Passed·5/12/26

Establishes a committee to study and recommend solutions for transmitting geolocation data with 988 Lifeline calls.

The 988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act of 2025 establishes a multi-stakeholder advisory committee to study challenges in transmitting geolocation information with calls to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The committee, composed of representatives from various sectors including telecommunications, public safety, and mental health organizations, will develop recommendations on policy, technical standards, and funding solutions. The committee will submit its findings and recommendations to Congress and the Federal Communications Commission within one year.

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Last
Passed the Senate · May 12
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

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Calendar

Feb 12

10:00 AM

Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Hearing

Feb 11

2:00 PM

Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Hearing

History

May 12

Senate

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

May 12

House

Received in the House.

May 12

House

Held at the desk.