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H.R. 1082 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022

Sami's Law

H.R. 1082 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Feb 15, 2021, sponsored by Christopher H. Smith with 10 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
Feb 15, 2021
Co-sponsors
10
Policy area
Transportation and Public Works
Public law
Public Law 117-330

What it 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…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ). Co-sponsors: 6 Democrats, 4 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedFeb 15, 2021
  • Passed the HouseDec 14, 2022
  • Passed the SenateDec 22, 2022
  • Sent to the PresidentDec 28, 2022
  • Became lawJan 5, 2023

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-330. (Jan 5, 2023)

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 1082 (117th Congress): Sami's Law,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/117-hr-1082/samis-law (accessed 2026-10-13).

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