119th Congress · introduced in the House · Feb 5, 2026
First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act of 2026
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Latest action (Apr 21, 2026): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Congressional Research Service summary, version: Introduced in House (Feb 5, 2026)
First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act of 2026
This bill extends through FY2037 and modifies the management of the First Responder Network (FirstNet) Authority. (The FirstNet Authority oversees the development and operation of FirstNet, a nationwide, interoperable broadband network for first responders.) The bill also requires certain actions of the entity operating FirstNet.
Currently, the FirstNet Authority is an independent agency within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). The bill removes the FirstNet Authority’s independent status and establishes an associate administrator in the NTIA to manage the FirstNet Authority’s operations. The FirstNet Authority’s actions must be subject to NTIA approval, with exceptions established by the NTIA. The FirstNet Authority’s Board must include at least five (currently, three) individuals who have served as public safety professionals.
The entity contracted to develop and operate FirstNet (currently AT&T) must notify the FirstNet Authority within 30 minutes of any network outage and provide users with a network status tool to monitor outages. Every five years, such entity must submit to the NTIA for approval a business continuity and disaster recovery plan to ensure rapid restoration of the network following disaster-caused outages. Annual audits of the FirstNet Authority must include an evaluation of such entity’s performance.
The NTIA must brief Congress annually regarding FirstNet and provide annual reports relating to cybersecurity and network adoption rates.
Within seven years after the bill’s enactment, the Government Accountability Office must report on what action Congress should take regarding the termination of the FirstNet Authority in 2037.
Includes amendment, cloture, and procedural votes. Each is labeled with its exact question; only a passage question is a vote to pass the bill.
No recorded roll calls on this bill in coverage.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2967-2968)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2967-2968)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7386.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2967-2970)
Mr. Allen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 533.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-615.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-615.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 51 - 0.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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NATIONAL FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATION · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 22, 2026 · issue area: Telecommunications
$10,000
Spent on own lobbying
HR 7386, Preservation of the FirstNet Authority.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS · lobbying firm or registrant: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Telecommunications
$204,309
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 7386, First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act of 2026
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS · lobbying firm or registrant: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
$204,309
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 979/S. 315, AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025 H.R. 7386, First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act of 2026 Issues related to firefighter location accuracy technology
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC AND VARIOUS SUBSIDIARIES · lobbying firm or registrant: VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. AND VARIOUS SUBSIDIARIES
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Telecommunications
$2,820,000
Spent on own lobbying
…isions H.R. 6333: Parents Over Platforms Act; all provisions H.R. 7022: Mystic Alerts Act; all provisions H.R. 7294: AI for Secure Networks Act; all provisions H.R. 7386: First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act of 2026; all provisions H.R. 7757: Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act; all provisions H.R. 8255…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL VOLUNTEER FIRE COUNCIL · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL VOLUNTEER FIRE COUNCIL
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
$10,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 7386, the First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act of 2026 H.R. 979/S. 315, AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AT&T SERVICES INC AND ITS AFFILIATES · lobbying firm or registrant: AT&T SERVICES, INC. AND ITS AFFILIATES
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Telecommunications
$2,640,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Critical Infrastructure Vandalism Act, all provisions HR 6505/S 4062 Next Generation 9-1-1 Act, all provisions HR 7022/S 4968 Mystic Alerts Act, all provisions HR 7386 First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act, all provisions HR 7422 Keep it Moving Act, all provisions HR 7757 KIDS Ac, provisions related to carrier…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AT&T SERVICES INC · lobbying firm or registrant: MAYER BROWN LLP
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Telecommunications
$60,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Privacy and data security legislation; Spectrum-related legislation; Broadband legislation. H.R. 7386, First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act of 2026
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
COMPETITIVE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: COMPETITIVE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Telecommunications
$160,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Authority and Process H.R. 7045, PROTECT Act - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns H.R. 7294, AI for Secure Networks Act - Issues relating to Network Security H.R. 7386, First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act of 2026 - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency H.R…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY (FKA HOLLAND & KNIGHT OBO OCFA) · lobbying firm or registrant: MANATT, PHELPS, AND PHILLIPS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Homeland Security
$10,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…iations; H.R. 9310, FY 2027 Homeland Security Appropriations; Urban Search & Rescue funding; FY 2027 Community Project Funding/Congressional Directed Spending; H.R. 7386, First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization; H.R. 2358, CARE Act
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY (FKA HOLLAND & KNIGHT OBO OCFA) · lobbying firm or registrant: MANATT, PHELPS, AND PHILLIPS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Budget/Appropriations
$10,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…iations; H.R. 9310, FY 2027 Homeland Security Appropriations; Urban Search & Rescue funding; FY 2027 Community Project Funding/Congressional Directed Spending; H.R. 7386, First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization; H.R. 2358, CARE Act
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · lobbying firm or registrant: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
$30,000
Spent on own lobbying
The First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act of 2026 (H.R. 7386), provisions relating to the removal of the statutory sunset date for the federal First Responder Network Authority. AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979/S…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES · lobbying firm or registrant: THE MADISON GROUP
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Telecommunications
$20,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Issues pertaining to digital equity/broadband, the Affordable Connectivity Program, HR 7386, the First Responder Authority Reauthorization Act/ FirstNet and S. 4448 Accelerating Broadband Permits Act of 2026.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP. · lobbying firm or registrant: INVARIANT LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Telecommunications
$90,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Educate Members on the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program and First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act of 2026 (H.R. 7386) negotiations.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AT&T SERVICES, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: CROSSROADS STRATEGIES, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 17, 2026 · issue area: Telecommunications
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Issues including Federal Communications Commission (FCC) reform, privacy, cybersecurity, broadband, infrastructure, and spectrum; H.R.7386, First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act of 2026.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AT&T SERVICES, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: OGR
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 17, 2026 · issue area: Telecommunications
$80,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…G, taxation, infrastructure, universal service reform, and data security; implementation and reauthorization of the Nationwide Broadband Public Safety Network; H.R.7386, First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act of 2026; CISA Reauthorization; monitoring FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R.8800/S.4784).
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CONGRESSIONAL FIRE SERVICES INSTITUTE · lobbying firm or registrant: CONGRESSIONAL FIRE SERVICES INSTITUTE
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 16, 2026 · issue area: Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
$20,000
Spent on own lobbying
Support for the FirstNet Authority (H.R. 7386) and next generation 9-1-1 technology.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. AND VARIOUS SUBSIDIARIES · lobbying firm or registrant: CONVERGENCE STRATEGIES, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 12, 2026 · issue area: Telecommunications
$45,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Issues related to spectrum, public safety, broadband, and universal service H.R. 7386 - First Responder Network Authority Act of 2026
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
T-MOBILE USA, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: CAPITOL HILL POLICY GROUP LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 8, 2026 · issue area: Telecommunications
$40,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…tion of internet protocol services; Initiatives to promote distance learning, telemedicine, remote working, and similar services; Public safety communications, H.R.7386, First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act of 2026.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AT&T SERVICES INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: CARPENTER STRATEGIC CONSULTING LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 7, 2026 · issue area: Telecommunications
$20,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Issues related oversight and licensing of the FirstNet Authority HR 7386, The First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act Issues related to spectrum policy Implementation of PL 119-21, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, speci…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · amended · posted Sep 29, 2026 · issue area: Telecommunications
$100,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R.7386 (Dunn), the "First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act," which would reauthorize FirstNet.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES · lobbying firm or registrant: MERCURY STRATEGIES, LLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Aug 4, 2026 · issue area: Telecommunications
$20,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…R. 6333 - Parents Over Platforms Act (all provisions); H.R. 7022 - Mystic Alerts Act (all provisions); H.R. 7294 - AI for Secure Networks Act (all provisions); H.R. 7386 - First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act of 2026 (all provisions); H.R. 7757 - Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act (all provisions); H.R…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AT&T SERVICES INC AND ITS AFFILIATES · lobbying firm or registrant: MERCURY STRATEGIES, LLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Aug 4, 2026 · issue area: Telecommunications
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…isions); HR 5266 - 5G UPGRADE ACT (all provisions); HR 6505/S. 4062 - Next Generation 9-1-1 Act (all provisions); HR 7022 - Mystic Alerts Act (all provisions); HR 7386 - First Responder Network Reauthorization Act (all provisions) HR 7422 - Keep It Moving Act (all provisions); HR 7757 - KIDS Act (provisions related to carrier…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATION · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATION
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 28, 2026 · issue area: Telecommunications
$10,000
Spent on own lobbying
HR 7386, Preservation of the FirstNet Authority.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL VOLUNTEER FIRE COUNCIL · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL VOLUNTEER FIRE COUNCIL
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 21, 2026 · issue area: Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
$10,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 7386, the First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act of 2026 H.R. 979/S. 315, AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS (NAEMT) · lobbying firm or registrant: KIM KRENIK
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 21, 2026 · issue area: Health Issues
$31,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…in MIH-CP programs;H.R. 4011. Support FY2027 Funding for SIREN Act Grants in FY27 Labor HHS Appropriations bill; Support the H.R. 3791, EMS Counts Act; Support H.R. 7386, FirstNet Reauthorization; Support H.R. 2196/S.2546, reauthorization of an extension of the Commemorative Works Act (CWA) to build an EMS Memorial in DC; Suppo…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing