Kelsey Smith Act

Hozzl · 2025-07-01T13:27:10Z

Explore the details of House Bill 3825 Kelsey Smith Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Science, Technology, Communications. Stay informed on legislative developments.

7/1/2025, 1:27 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3825

The bill, titled "To amend the Communications Act of 1934," introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 3825 on June 6, 2025, focuses on requiring providers of a covered service to disclose location information of a user's telecommunications device to law enforcement, public safety answering points, or emergency services in situations involving a threat of death or serious physical harm, or in response to emergency calls.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3825

Bill HR 3825 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 6, 2025. Bill HR 3825 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on June 6, 2025. Bill HR 3825's most recent activity was 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. as of June 6, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3825

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3825

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Science, Technology, Communications

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3825

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require providers of a covered service to provide location information concerning the telecommunications device of a user of such service to an investigative or law enforcement officer or an employee or other agent of a public safety answering point in an emergency situation involving risk of death or serious physical harm or in order to respond to the user's call for emergency services.

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Matheo King

25,794

5 months ago

I think this new bill is really good for our country. It will help keep us safe and protect our privacy. I'm glad they are finally doing something about this issue. But I wonder, what will happen in the future because of this?

Esmeralda Lanier

26,109

5 months ago

I think this bill is a good idea because it can help save lives in emergency situations. Knowing the location of someone in danger can help responders act quickly and effectively. It's important to prioritize safety and this bill can help with that.