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H.R. 7132 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022

Safe Connections Act of 2022

H.R. 7132 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Mar 17, 2022, sponsored by Ann M. Kuster with 8 co-sponsors.

During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Mar 17, 2022
Co-sponsors
8
Policy area
Science, Technology, Communications
Public law
Public Law 117-223

What it does

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 technolog…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Ann M. Kuster (D-NH). Co-sponsors: 7 Democrats, 1 Republican.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMar 17, 2022
  • Passed the HouseJul 27, 2022
  • Passed the SenateNov 17, 2022
  • Sent to the PresidentDec 2, 2022
  • Became lawDec 7, 2022

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-223. (Dec 7, 2022)

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 7132 (117th Congress): Safe Connections Act of 2022,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/117-hr-7132/safe-connections-act-of-2022 (accessed 2026-10-17).