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BillHR 8413 · 119

SECURE Data Act

Introduced
Apr 21, 2026
Cosponsors
8
Traction
0
Last Action
Apr 21, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires companies to get consent from users before collecting and sharing their personal data, and funds efforts to educate people about online data privacy. Establishes rules for how companies can use and protect personal data.

Sponsored By

John Joyce
Republican · Pennsylvania · House

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 21, 2026
  3. Apr 21, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects individuals who use online services and companies that collect personal data, as it would change how companies handle user data and require them to be more transparent about their data collection practices. It would also impact the data brokerage industry and companies that rely on collecting and selling personal data.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
9backers
  • Republican9
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (8)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMoney & Economy
CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Commerce
IntroducedApr 21, 2026
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Subjects
  • Economy

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.