H.R.3682: Kelsey Smith Act of 2009

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
  • Introduced Sept. 30, 2009
  • Latest Major Action Oct. 19, 2009

Bill Summary

Kelsey Smith Act of 2009 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require telecommunication carriers to provide, at the request of a law enforcement agency, call location information of users a commercial mobile service or an IP-enabled voice service (e.g., cell phones) to such agencies and other public safety agencies to respond to emergency situations. Directs the Attorney General to: (1) establish a program to provide education and...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
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.
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
Referred to House Judiciary
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Sept. 30, 2009

Introduced in the House by Dennis Moore (D-Kan.)

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