S. 290 seeks to direct the Secretary of the Interior to upgrade the emergency communication centers within the National Park System to Next Generation 9-1-1 systems. It requires an assessment of existing centers to determine the implementation status, costs for upgrades, and...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that when people call for help in national parks, the calls are handled using better and faster technology just like on your phone, so everyone can get help more quickly if they need it.