HR 3717 · 111th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Kelsey Smith Act

Introduced 2009-10-01· Sponsored by Rep. Tiahrt, Todd [R-KS-4]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet.(2009-10-02)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Kelsey Smith Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require a telecommunication carrier to provide, at the request of a law enforcement agency, call location information of users of a commercial mobile service or an IP-enabled voice service (e.g., cell phones) to such agency and other public safety and health agencies in order to respond to emergency situations. Prohibits any cause of action against any commercial mobile service or IP-enabled voice service provider (including its officers, employees, or agents) for providing such call location information in good faith.…

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Cosponsors (2)

1 Democrat1 Republican