# 119-hr-10897: Sami’s Law

119-hr-10897, Sami’s Law, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (R-NJ); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-29).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-10897
- Congress: 119
- Title: Sami’s Law
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-10-22
- Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (R-NJ)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-29

## Summary

**Mandatory digital pre-trip identity verification** would require ride-hailing apps to confirm a driver’s authorization and identity before a trip starts. It would also impose tougher background and immigration checks and create civil penalties and enforcement tools. - Passengers and families: Would see in-app driver verification before rides so they can confirm identity. The bill includes an opt-out for passengers with clear usability and accessibility protections and exempts trips where opt-out or technical limits apply. - Drivers and applicants: Platforms could only contract with U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or people with Department of Homeland Security work authorization. Drivers would face fingerprint-capable local checks, national criminal checks including sex offender registries, and annual rechecks with consent for ongoing monitoring. - Transportation network companies (TNCs) and platforms: Would have to adopt a digital pre-trip verification system or approved successor technology. Federal inspectors could access records and impose civil penalties up to $5,000 per day and up to $20,000 per day for knowing and willful violations. The Federal Trade Commission would enforce a ban on unauthorized sale of ride-hailing signage.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3] (D-NY), 2026-10-22T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Ban on fake rideshare signs: benefit, low. If enacted, it would be unlawful to sell signs that use a rideshare company's trademark or pretend to be official TNC signage unless the company authorizes the seller. The Federal Trade Commission would enforce the ban under its consumer-protection authorities.
- Stricter work rules for drivers: cost, high. If enacted, rideshare companies would have to stop contracting with drivers who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents, or people with DHS work authorization. The bill would require companies to verify work authorization using the federal E-Verify system. The bill would also…
- Driver ID checks and background screening: mixed, medium. If enacted, the Transportation Department would start a rulemaking to require a digital pre-trip system that lets riders and drivers verify each other and confirm the driver is authorized before a trip starts. The system would have accessibility rules and allow opt-outs and exceptions for third-par…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025
- 119-hr-1229: United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025
- 119-hr-928: Railway Safety Act of 2025
- 119-hr-20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025
- 119-hr-1144: Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hr-10897 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/10897)

## Related
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6900)
- [119-hr-1229: United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1229)
- [119-hr-928: Railway Safety Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-928)
- [119-hr-20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-20)
- [119-hr-1144: Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorizatio…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1144)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-10897 (as of 2026-10-29).