hold on there's just too much going on in Congress lmao...
Requires quick sharing of phone location data for emergencies.
Rep. Schmidt and co-sponsors; referred to House Judiciary Committee.
Introduced in the House, awaiting committee review.
This bill amends federal law (18 U.S.C. 2703) to require electronic communication service providers to immediately give a phone's location information to law enforcement or 911 dispatchers under specific emergency conditions. It was introduced by Representative Schmidt, along with Representatives Davids of Kansas, Estes, and Mann, and has been sent to the House Committee on the Judiciary for consideration.
Introduced Mar 2, 2026
H.R. 7752 was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 2, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. For it to become law, the committee must approve it, then the House of Representatives must pass it. After that, it would need to pass the Senate and be signed by the President.
Law enforcement or 911 agents could request your phone's location if they believe you are in an emergency involving a risk of death or serious physical harm, or if your device called 911 in the last 48 hours. This could happen if you or your next of kin consent, or if reasonable efforts to get consent failed, and the officer believes delaying access increases the danger. Phone service providers would be required to hand over this data without delay in such situations.
Supporters Say
Proponents would likely argue this bill helps law enforcement quickly locate individuals in life-threatening emergencies.
Critics Say
Critics might raise concerns about privacy, as it allows location data access without a warrant under certain conditions.
Those in favor would emphasize that immediate access to location data in a true emergency can be crucial for saving lives, especially when someone is unable to communicate. Conversely, those opposed may point out the potential for misuse or overreach, arguing that bypassing traditional warrant requirements could erode personal privacy protections, even with the specified safeguards.