HR 3825 United States House · 119th Congress

Kelsey Smith Act

HR 3825, the Kelsey Smith Act, requires phone companies (mobile carriers and IP voice service providers) to share a device’s location with police during emergencies. If police claim the device was used in a 911 call within the past 48 hours or they have reasonable suspicion about an immediate risk of death or serious harm, companies must provide location data "without delay." Police must document each request with justification, and companies cannot be sued for complying. This directly affects telecommunications providers and law enforcement agencies responding to urgent public safety threats.

Issues: ✗ Technology

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Jun 2025

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Introduced Jun 6, 2025 Last action Jun 6, 2025

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Jun 6, 2025

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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Jun 6, 2025

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