The Congressional E9-1-1 Caucus was formed as a joint initiative of its four co-chairs, Senators Conrad Burns (R-Mont.) and Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.) and Reps. Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.) and John Shimkus (R-Ill.) to educate lawmakers, constituents and communities about the importance of citizen-activated emergency response systems.

The goals of the caucus include:
*Enhanced 9-1-1 that automatically provides a call-back number and location of the caller;
*Advancing 9-1-1 as the emergency number for use by the public;
*Promoting citizen-activated emergency response systems;
*Ensuring 9-1-1 systems, networks and operators are properly funded; and
*Elevating emergency communications issues within all branches of government at the federal, state and local levels.