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H.R. 1082

Enacted

Sami's Law

Introduced 2/15/2021•117th Congress•House

Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 117-330.

1/5/2023

Summary

Sami's Law

This act addresses safety requirements for passengers and drivers of ride-sharing companies (e.g., Uber, Lyft, or taxicabs).

The act requires the Government Accountability Office to submit to Congress a biennial report that includes the results of a study regarding (1) the incidence of fatal and non-fatal physical assault and sexual assault in the preceding two calendar years on drivers by passengers of ride-sharing vehicles and on passengers by drivers of such vehicles, (2) the nature and specifics of any background checks conducted on prospective drivers of ride-sharing vehicles, and (3) the safety steps taken by ride-sharing companies related to rider and driver safety.

Public Law • 1/5/2023

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Topics & Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAdvisory bodiesAssault and harassment offensesBusiness recordsCivil actions and liabilityComputers and information technologyConsumer affairsDepartment of TransportationDisability and health-based discriminationFederal Trade Commission (FTC)Fraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsMotor vehiclesPerformance measurementRoads and highwaysState and local government operations

Amendments (2)

This bill has 2 amendments proposed or adopted.

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Congressional Votes (0)

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (11)

Party Breakdown

6
Democrats
5
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]

Republican • NJ-4

Sponsored 2/15/2021

Cosponsors (10)

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Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3]

D-NY-3

Joined 2/15/2021

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Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6]

D-SC-6

Joined 2/15/2021

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Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]

R-SC-2

Joined 2/15/2021

R[
Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-8]

D-NJ-8

Joined 2/15/2021

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Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]

D-NJ-5

Joined 2/15/2021

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Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]

R-NY-21

Joined 2/18/2021

Enacted into Law

Public Law 117-330

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Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

February 15, 2021

Committee Review

Floor Debate

December 13, 2022

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

December 23, 2022

President

December 28, 2022

Enacted into Law

January 5, 2023

Became Public Law No: 117-330.

Text Versions (6)

Engrossed Amendment Senate12/22/2022
Received in Senate12/15/2022
Engrossed in House12/14/2022
Introduced in House2/15/2021

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Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusEnacted
Cosponsors10