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Sami's Law

Public Law 117-330 · H.R. 1082 · 117th Congress · began in the House

Signed by Joe Biden (D) on Jan 5, 2023 · Transportation and Public Works

Sponsor: Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ-4)

Cosponsors (10): Rep. Thomas Suozzi,

Passage votes

  • HouseMethod not stated
  • SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary

The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.

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.

Committees

The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.

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Related bills

2 bills the Library of Congress relates to this one.

  • H.Res. 1518Related bill

    Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1948) to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify authorities relating to the collective bargaining of employees in the Veterans Health Administration; providing for co…

  • H.Res. 1531Procedurally-related

    Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2617) to amend section 1115 of title 31, United States Code, to amend the description of how performan…

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 21 actions.

  1. Jan 5, 2023Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 117-330.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Dec 28, 2022FloorFloor · Presented to President.
  4. Dec 23, 2022FloorFloor · Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1531 the House agreed to the Senate amendments.
  5. FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  6. OtherOther · Resolving differences -- House actions: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1531 the House agreed to the Senate amendments.
  7. Dec 22, 2022FloorFloor · Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.
  8. FloorFloor · Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
  9. Dec 15, 2022CommitteeCommittee · Received in the Senate, read twice.
  10. Dec 14, 2022FloorFloor · Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1518, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1082, as amended; H.R. 5349; H.R. 6218; H.R. 6220; H.R. 6221; H.R. 6611, as amended; H.R. 6630; H.R. 6725; H.R. 7077, agreed to Senate amend…
  11. FloorFloor · Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1518, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1082, as amended; H.R. 5349; H.R. 6218; H.R. 6220; H.R. 6221; H.R. 6611, as amended; H.R. 6630; H.R. 6725; H.R. 7…
  12. FloorFloor · Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1518, proceedings on H.R. 1082 are considered vacated.
  13. FloorFloor · The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
  14. Dec 13, 2022FloorFloor · 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.
  15. FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1082.
  16. FloorFloor · Considered under suspension of the rules.
  17. FloorFloor · Mr. Stanton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  18. Feb 16, 2021CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
  19. CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
  20. Feb 15, 2021CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction …
  21. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in House
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Amendments

2 amendments offered to the bill, with the last recorded step of each.

  • S.Amdt. 6625SenateSen. Roger WickerR-MS· offered Dec 22, 2022Agreed to

    To amend the title.

    Dec 22, 2022: Amendment SA 6625 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

    Agreed to

  • S.Amdt. 6624SenateSen. Roger WickerR-MS· offered Dec 22, 2022Agreed to

    In the nature of a substitute.

    Dec 22, 2022: Amendment SA 6624 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

    Agreed to
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Official record

The bill’s full text is on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.