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H.R. 10285·119th Congress·Introduced Sep 3, 2026

Telecommunications GAP Act

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Sponsor
Rep. Rivas, Luz M. [D-CA-29]
Committees
Energy and Commerce Committee (primary)
Last action
Sep 3, 2026

Bottom line

The bill mandates a GAO report to assess the FCC's disaster response initiative, focusing on its effectiveness during specific California wildfires and identifying areas for improvement in telecommunications coverage during emergencies.

What it actually does

This bill directs the Comptroller General of the United States, who leads the Government Accountability Office (GAO), to conduct and submit a report to Congress. The report must analyze the overall effectiveness of the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Mandatory Disaster Response Initiative, specifically examining its performance during the January 2025 California wildfires, identifying coverage failures, and providing recommendations for improvement.

Section 2(a)

GAO Report on FCC's Mandatory Disaster Response Initiative

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This section mandates that the Comptroller General of the United States must submit a report to Congress within 180 days after the bill's enactment. The report is required to analyze the overall effectiveness of the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Mandatory Disaster Response Initiative, with a specific focus on its performance during the January 2025 wildfires in California. It must identify any failures in telecommunications coverage, roaming capabilities, or coordination among providers under the Initiative, and conclude with recommendations for enhancing its effectiveness.

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