1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Next Generation 9–1–1 Act of 2023 . 2. Further deployment and coordination of Next Generation 9–1–1 Part C of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act is amended by adding at the end the following: 159. Coordination of Next Generation 9–1–1 implementation (a) Duties of Assistant Secretary with respect to Next Generation 9–1–1 (1) In general The Assistant Secretary, after consulting with the Administrator, shall— (A) take actions, in coordination with State points of contact described under subsection (c)(3)(A)(ii) as applicable, to improve coordination and communication with respect to the implementation of Next Generation 9–1–1; (B) develop, collect, and disseminate information concerning the practices, procedures, and technology used in the implementation of Next Generation 9–1–1; (C) advise and assist eligible entities in the preparation of implementation plans required under subsection (c)(3)(A)(iii); (D) provide technical assistance to eligible entities provided a grant under subsection (c) in support of efforts to explore efficiencies related to Next Generation 9–1–1; (E) review and approve or disapprove applications for grants under subsection (c)