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Bill114th CongressFiled Mar 23, 2016Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 4889

Kelsey Smith Act

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What it doesSummary reported to house with amendment(s) (May 23, 2016)

Kelsey Smith Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require a mobile or Internet voice service provider to disclose, at the request of an investigative or law enforcement officer, the call location information of a device that is: (1) used to place a 911 call, or (2) reasonably believed to be in the possession of an individual who is in an emergency situation that involves a risk of death or serious physical harm.

Additionally, the bill prohibits a civil action or administrative proceeding against a mobile or Internet voice service provider who discloses call location information in good faith in accordance with this bill.

What just happenedMay 23, 2016

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 229 - 158 (Roll no. 229).

Who’s behind it

Rep. Yoder, Kevin [R-KS-3](R-KS)Sponsor
3 cosponsors1 D2 R
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  1. May 23, 2016FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 229 - 158 (Roll no. 229).

  2. May 23, 2016Floor9000

    Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 229 - 158 (Roll no. 229).

  3. May 23, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2929)

  4. May 23, 2016FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  5. May 23, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4889.

  6. May 23, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2885-2888; text of measure as reported in House: CR H2885)

  7. May 23, 2016FloorH30300

    Mr. Walden moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. May 23, 2016CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 450.

  9. May 23, 2016CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 114-580.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  10. May 23, 2016Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 114-580.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  11. Apr 28, 2016Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  12. Apr 28, 2016Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  13. Apr 27, 2016Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  14. Apr 26, 2016Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  15. Apr 25, 2016Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  16. Apr 19, 2016Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

    Communications and Technology Subcommittee
  17. Apr 19, 2016Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Communications and Technology Subcommittee
  18. Mar 25, 2016Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

    Communications and Technology Subcommittee
  19. Mar 23, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  20. Mar 23, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  21. Mar 23, 2016IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to House with amendment(s)May 23, 201617

Kelsey Smith Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require a mobile or Internet voice service provider to disclose, at the request of an investigative or law enforcement officer, the call location information of a device that is: (1) used to place a 911 call, or (2) reasonably believed to be in the possession of an individual who is in an emergency situation that involves a risk of death or serious physical harm.

Additionally, the bill prohibits a civil action or administrative proceeding against a mobile or Internet voice service provider who discloses call location information in good faith in accordance with this bill.

Introduced in HouseMar 23, 2016

Kelsey Smith Act

This bill amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require a mobile or Internet voice service provider to disclose, at the request of an investigative or law enforcement officer, the call location information of a device that is: (1) used to place a 911 call, or (2) reasonably believed to be in the possession of an individual who is in an emergency situation that involves a risk of death or serious physical harm.

Kelsey Smith Act — Informed