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Introduced
03/05/2024
03/05/2024
In Committee
03/07/2024
03/07/2024
Crossed Over
03/21/2024
03/21/2024
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
AN ACT To prohibit data brokers from transferring personally identifiable sensitive data of United States individuals to foreign adversaries, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits data brokers from selling, licensing, or transferring personally identifiable sensitive data of U.S. individuals to foreign adversary countries or entities controlled by foreign adversaries. The bill defines "personally identifiable sensitive data" broadly to include information like Social Security numbers, health records, financial data, biometrics, and precise geolocation. The Federal Trade Commission is tasked with enforcing the prohibition as a violation of unfair or deceptive acts or practices. The bill provides certain exclusions, such as for entities transmitting data at the direction of the individual or acting as a service provider. The bill takes effect 60 days after enactment.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (6)
Frank Pallone (D)*,
Rick Allen (R),
Gus Bilirakis (R),
Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
Lori Trahan (D),
Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 03/21/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/7520/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr7520/BILLS-118hr7520eh.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr7520/BILLS-118hr7520rh.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr7520/BILLS-118hr7520ih.pdf |
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