Require wireless service providers to disclose the location of a mobile device to law enforcement during emergency situations involving immediate danger of death or serious physical injury.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Kelsey Smith Act?
The Kelsey Smith Act is currently H.R. 7752 and has been in the House Committee on the Judiciary since March 1, 2026. The committee members must act next to move the bill forward, but most bills fail because they never receive a committee vote. This effort has seen no recorded progress since March 1, 2026.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Kelsey Smith Act (H.R. 7752 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 6823 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 6823 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Derek Schmidt (R-KS)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.