PeteKing King Opening Statement at Hearing on First Responder Communications

King Opening Statement at Hearing on First Responder Communications


March 30, 2011

Hearing is to investigate if the needs of first responders are being met


Chairman Peter T. King delivers opening statement at the Committee on Homeland Security hearing entitled "Public Safety Communications: Are the Needs of Our First Responders Being Met?" Note: In February, King introduced H.R. 607, "The Broadband for First Responders Act of 2011" to reallocate the D Block for public safety for the establishment of a nationwide public safety interoperable mobile broadband network.


Chairman Peter King questions witnesses a hearing focused on communications needs of first responders.