The National Address Database (NAD) 2.0, co-led by directors Bill Johnson, Eric Kolb, and Frank Winters focuses on enhancing the National Address Database through coordination, standardization, and improved participation. NAD 2.0 reflects NGC’s growing leadership in national data modernization efforts, bridging the gaps between federal, state, and local partners. At the 2025 National Association of State 911 Administrators (NASNA) meeting in Anaheim, CA, NGC delivered a presentation on the NAD 2.0 Initiative, highlighting its importance in enhancing the National Address Database to better support emergency response systems. The presentation sparked robust discussion among attendees, revealing strong overall support from the 911 community alongside concerns about data-sharing limitations and questions regarding the specific contents of NAD as well reinforcing the growing momentum to prioritize authoritative geospatial data for public safety.