H.R. 4889 — 114th Congress
Kelsey Smith Act
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114th Congress| Measure | Title |
|---|---|
| H.R. 699 · Crime and Law Enforcement | Email Privacy Act |
Latest action
May 23, 2016On 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).
CRS summary
As of May 23, 2016Reported to House with amendment(s)
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.
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Roll-call votes
1 on recordMay 23, 2016 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Full roll callYea — 229: 176 R · 52 D · 1 I
Nay — 158: 108 D · 49 R · 1 L
Not Voting — 46: 27 D · 19 R
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