S.721: Kelsey Smith Act

About This Bill

  • Introduced April 15, 2013
  • Latest Major Action April 15, 2013

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Bill Summary

Kelsey Smith Act - 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 of 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.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
April 15, 2013
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
April 15, 2013

Introduced in the Senate by Pat Roberts (R-Kan.)

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