Washington, April 21 -- Representative Richard Hudson issued the following press release:

Today, Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, applauded the bipartisan, unanimous House passage of H.R. 7386 (https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7386/text), the First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act of 2026.

This legislation will improve crisis communications with a stronger First Responder Network Authority, while prioritizing the needs of our First Responders to meet all Americans. It will strengthen oversight, improve reliability, and ensure first responders have the communications tools they need in emergencies.

"Reliable communications are essential...