House introduces bill to update 988 Lifeline location data
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Representative [Name not provided in source] introduced the 988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act of 2026 in the House. The bill aims to change how location information is handled when someone calls or texts the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Why it matters: This is a technical update intended to improve the accuracy of emergency response data for people using the 988 lifeline.
Who it affects
- People who call or text the 988 Lifeline
This information comes from Congress.gov regarding a bill referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce; please consult the official text before relying on this information.
Agency: House
Source: Congress.gov — read the official document