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Safe Connections Act of 2022

USA117th CongressHR-7132| House 
| Updated: 12/7/2022
Ann M. Kuster

Ann M. Kuster

Democratic Representative

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (8)
Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Tim Walberg (Republican)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Safe Connections Act of 2022 This act establishes requirements concerning access to communication services for survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, and related harms. At a survivor's request, a mobile service provider must separate from a shared mobile service contract the survivor's line (and the line of any individual in the survivor's care) from the abuser's line unless separation is operationally or technologically infeasible. A survivor requesting this must (1) verify through appropriate documentation that an individual under the contract committed or allegedly committed an act of domestic violence, trafficking, or a related criminal act against the survivor; and (2) assume financial responsibility for services after a line separation. A provider may not charge fees or impose other requirements on such requests. Additionally, a provider must separate the line within two business days of receiving a request; allow requests to be made remotely (if feasible); meet conditions related to confidentiality of, disposal of, and other matters concerning communications about requests; and make information about the process for requests available through consumer-facing communications (e.g., websites). The act (1) provides liability protection for providers' acts or omissions undertaken to comply with such requests, and (2) requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to adopt rules for these requests. Additionally, the FCC must (1) expand access to federally subsidized communication services for survivors facing financial hardship, and (2) evaluate this expanded access. The FCC must also consider rules requiring communication service providers to omit from consumer-facing logs calls and texts to hotlines for domestic violence and similar issues while retaining internal records.

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Timeline
Mar 17, 2022
Introduced in House
Mar 17, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 18, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Mar 24, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-120
Held at the desk.
Jun 15, 2022
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 29 - 0 .
Jun 15, 2022
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 13, 2022
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 53 - 0.
Jul 13, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 26, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 342.
Jul 26, 2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-438.
Jul 26, 2022
Mr. Doyle, Michael F. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 26, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7103-7106)
Jul 26, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7132.
Jul 26, 2022
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jul 27, 2022
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1254, proceedings on H.R. 7132 are considered vacated.
Jul 27, 2022
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1254, and the motion offered by Mr. Kildee, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 623, as amended; H.R. 3952, as amended; H.R. 3962, as amended; H.R. 4551; H.R. 5313, as amended; H.R. 6933; H.R. 7132, as amended; H.R. 7361; H.R. 7569; H.R. 7624, as amended; H.R. 7733, as amended; and H.R. 7981, as amended.(consideration: CR H7197-7211, H7219-7220, H7223-7237; text: 07/26/2022 CR H7103-7105)
Jul 27, 2022
Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1254, and the motion offered by Mr. Kildee, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 623, as amended; H.R. 3952, as amended; H.R. 3962, as amended; H.R. 4551; H.R. 5313, as amended; H.R. 6933; H.R. 7132, as amended; H.R. 7361; H.R. 7569; H.R. 7624, as amended; H.R. 7733, as amended; and H.R. 7981, as amended. (consideration: CR H7197-7211, H7219-7220, H7223-7237; text: 07/26/2022 CR H7103-7105)
Jul 28, 2022
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Nov 17, 2022
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6770)
Nov 17, 2022
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6770)
Nov 25, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 2, 2022
Presented to President.
Dec 7, 2022
Signed by President.
Dec 7, 2022
Became Public Law No: 117-223.
  • March 17, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • March 17, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 18, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • March 24, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-120
    Held at the desk.


  • June 15, 2022
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 29 - 0 .


  • June 15, 2022
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 13, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 53 - 0.


  • July 13, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 26, 2022
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 342.


  • July 26, 2022
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-438.


  • July 26, 2022
    Mr. Doyle, Michael F. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • July 26, 2022
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7103-7106)


  • July 26, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7132.


  • July 26, 2022
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • July 27, 2022
    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1254, proceedings on H.R. 7132 are considered vacated.


  • July 27, 2022
    Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1254, and the motion offered by Mr. Kildee, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 623, as amended; H.R. 3952, as amended; H.R. 3962, as amended; H.R. 4551; H.R. 5313, as amended; H.R. 6933; H.R. 7132, as amended; H.R. 7361; H.R. 7569; H.R. 7624, as amended; H.R. 7733, as amended; and H.R. 7981, as amended.(consideration: CR H7197-7211, H7219-7220, H7223-7237; text: 07/26/2022 CR H7103-7105)


  • July 27, 2022
    Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1254, and the motion offered by Mr. Kildee, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 623, as amended; H.R. 3952, as amended; H.R. 3962, as amended; H.R. 4551; H.R. 5313, as amended; H.R. 6933; H.R. 7132, as amended; H.R. 7361; H.R. 7569; H.R. 7624, as amended; H.R. 7733, as amended; and H.R. 7981, as amended. (consideration: CR H7197-7211, H7219-7220, H7223-7237; text: 07/26/2022 CR H7103-7105)


  • July 28, 2022
    Received in the Senate, read twice.


  • November 17, 2022
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6770)


  • November 17, 2022
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6770)


  • November 25, 2022
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 2, 2022
    Presented to President.


  • December 7, 2022
    Signed by President.


  • December 7, 2022
    Became Public Law No: 117-223.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HRES 117-1254: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3771) to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for research and improvement of cardiovascular health among the South Asian population of the United States, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5118) to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to prioritize the completion of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6929) to increase the benefits guaranteed in connection with certain pension plans, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
  • S 117-120: Safe Connections Act of 2022
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDomestic violence and child abuseHuman traffickingInternet, web applications, social mediaRight of privacyTelephone and wireless communication

Safe Connections Act of 2022

USA117th CongressHR-7132| House 
| Updated: 12/7/2022
Safe Connections Act of 2022 This act establishes requirements concerning access to communication services for survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, and related harms. At a survivor's request, a mobile service provider must separate from a shared mobile service contract the survivor's line (and the line of any individual in the survivor's care) from the abuser's line unless separation is operationally or technologically infeasible. A survivor requesting this must (1) verify through appropriate documentation that an individual under the contract committed or allegedly committed an act of domestic violence, trafficking, or a related criminal act against the survivor; and (2) assume financial responsibility for services after a line separation. A provider may not charge fees or impose other requirements on such requests. Additionally, a provider must separate the line within two business days of receiving a request; allow requests to be made remotely (if feasible); meet conditions related to confidentiality of, disposal of, and other matters concerning communications about requests; and make information about the process for requests available through consumer-facing communications (e.g., websites). The act (1) provides liability protection for providers' acts or omissions undertaken to comply with such requests, and (2) requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to adopt rules for these requests. Additionally, the FCC must (1) expand access to federally subsidized communication services for survivors facing financial hardship, and (2) evaluate this expanded access. The FCC must also consider rules requiring communication service providers to omit from consumer-facing logs calls and texts to hotlines for domestic violence and similar issues while retaining internal records.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
Mar 17, 2022
Introduced in House
Mar 17, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 18, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Mar 24, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-120
Held at the desk.
Jun 15, 2022
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 29 - 0 .
Jun 15, 2022
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 13, 2022
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 53 - 0.
Jul 13, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 26, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 342.
Jul 26, 2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-438.
Jul 26, 2022
Mr. Doyle, Michael F. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 26, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7103-7106)
Jul 26, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7132.
Jul 26, 2022
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jul 27, 2022
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1254, proceedings on H.R. 7132 are considered vacated.
Jul 27, 2022
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1254, and the motion offered by Mr. Kildee, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 623, as amended; H.R. 3952, as amended; H.R. 3962, as amended; H.R. 4551; H.R. 5313, as amended; H.R. 6933; H.R. 7132, as amended; H.R. 7361; H.R. 7569; H.R. 7624, as amended; H.R. 7733, as amended; and H.R. 7981, as amended.(consideration: CR H7197-7211, H7219-7220, H7223-7237; text: 07/26/2022 CR H7103-7105)
Jul 27, 2022
Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1254, and the motion offered by Mr. Kildee, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 623, as amended; H.R. 3952, as amended; H.R. 3962, as amended; H.R. 4551; H.R. 5313, as amended; H.R. 6933; H.R. 7132, as amended; H.R. 7361; H.R. 7569; H.R. 7624, as amended; H.R. 7733, as amended; and H.R. 7981, as amended. (consideration: CR H7197-7211, H7219-7220, H7223-7237; text: 07/26/2022 CR H7103-7105)
Jul 28, 2022
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Nov 17, 2022
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6770)
Nov 17, 2022
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6770)
Nov 25, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 2, 2022
Presented to President.
Dec 7, 2022
Signed by President.
Dec 7, 2022
Became Public Law No: 117-223.
  • March 17, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • March 17, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 18, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • March 24, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-120
    Held at the desk.


  • June 15, 2022
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 29 - 0 .


  • June 15, 2022
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 13, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 53 - 0.


  • July 13, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 26, 2022
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 342.


  • July 26, 2022
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-438.


  • July 26, 2022
    Mr. Doyle, Michael F. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • July 26, 2022
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7103-7106)


  • July 26, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7132.


  • July 26, 2022
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • July 27, 2022
    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1254, proceedings on H.R. 7132 are considered vacated.


  • July 27, 2022
    Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1254, and the motion offered by Mr. Kildee, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 623, as amended; H.R. 3952, as amended; H.R. 3962, as amended; H.R. 4551; H.R. 5313, as amended; H.R. 6933; H.R. 7132, as amended; H.R. 7361; H.R. 7569; H.R. 7624, as amended; H.R. 7733, as amended; and H.R. 7981, as amended.(consideration: CR H7197-7211, H7219-7220, H7223-7237; text: 07/26/2022 CR H7103-7105)


  • July 27, 2022
    Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1254, and the motion offered by Mr. Kildee, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 623, as amended; H.R. 3952, as amended; H.R. 3962, as amended; H.R. 4551; H.R. 5313, as amended; H.R. 6933; H.R. 7132, as amended; H.R. 7361; H.R. 7569; H.R. 7624, as amended; H.R. 7733, as amended; and H.R. 7981, as amended. (consideration: CR H7197-7211, H7219-7220, H7223-7237; text: 07/26/2022 CR H7103-7105)


  • July 28, 2022
    Received in the Senate, read twice.


  • November 17, 2022
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6770)


  • November 17, 2022
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6770)


  • November 25, 2022
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 2, 2022
    Presented to President.


  • December 7, 2022
    Signed by President.


  • December 7, 2022
    Became Public Law No: 117-223.
Ann M. Kuster

Ann M. Kuster

Democratic Representative

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (8)
Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Tim Walberg (Republican)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HRES 117-1254: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3771) to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for research and improvement of cardiovascular health among the South Asian population of the United States, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5118) to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to prioritize the completion of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6929) to increase the benefits guaranteed in connection with certain pension plans, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
  • S 117-120: Safe Connections Act of 2022
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDomestic violence and child abuseHuman traffickingInternet, web applications, social mediaRight of privacyTelephone and wireless communication