S3954Referred to Committee

No Lifeline for Dead People Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-02-26
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Joni Ernst
Joni Ernst
Republican · IA · Senator
Votes with party: 76.7% (894 recorded votes)

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

2026-02-26

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would prevent telecommunications companies from continuing phone service for deceased individuals, stopping the practice of carriers keeping accounts active after a customer dies. The measure aims to protect families from unexpected charges and prevent potential fraud or misuse of dead people's phone numbers. It affects both telecom companies and consumers, particularly families dealing with a loved one's death.

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Science, Technology, Communications
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