Lawmakers' 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Fails to Address National Public Safety Risks
Lawmakers' push for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act has sparked warnings from a key industry expert about potential risks to US national security due to underfunding of critical public safety communications infrastructure.
A funding failure for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a sweeping piece of legislation aimed at modernizing US public safety communications systems, has left the country vulnerable to cyber threats and manipulation by malicious actors, according to an expert warning. The bill's failure poses significant risks to the security of emergency responders' communication networks and could be exploited by bad actors. Experts warn that this could compromise national security and put lives at risk. The situation highlights the need for swift action to address the funding shortfall and ensure the passage of the legislation.
