S.2032 - Smartphone Theft Prevention Act

Let the market decide. Some companies provide that service already, and others don't. If you want to be able to disable a stolen phone, sign up with a company that provides that service. If you don't care, choose any phone service you want. My guess is that if enough people ask their cell phone carrier if they have this service, or better yet, ask before signing a contract with anyone, all carriers will eventually offer the remote deactivation service.