Bill > HB1804

This bill, called the Protect Pennsylvanians Act, establishes several key provisions to manage the Commonwealth's interactions with the Federal Government. The bill requires the State Treasurer to create and update monthly reports detailing federal money owed to Pennsylvania and money Pennsylvania owes to the federal government. If federal money owed to Pennsylvania is withheld in contravention of a court decision, the Governor, Treasurer, and Budget Secretary can jointly direct the Secretary of Revenue to withhold payments to the federal government. The bill also allows the Treasurer to identify federal properties in Pennsylvania and request the Attorney General obtain liens on those properties if federal funds are being improperly withheld. Additionally, the legislation restricts state agencies from sharing personally identifiable information with federal officials, with exceptions for legal compliance, constituent services, and official duties. The bill establishes a civil cause of action for individuals who believe their constitutional or legal rights have been violated, allowing them to sue for damages and attorney fees, with a six-year statute of limitations. Violations of the data sharing restrictions can result in liability for actual and exemplary damages. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage.

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