Technology (Data Privacy)

in committee · United States · House Feb 27, 2025

HR 1658: SAFE Lending Act of 2025

The SAFE Lending Act of 2025 strengthens consumer protections in electronic and small-dollar lending. It prohibits third parties from creating checks drawn from a consumer’s account without explicit written authorization (e.g., stopping unauthorized "remote" checks), requires small-dollar lenders (transactions under $5,000) to register with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and bans fees for overdrafts on prepaid accounts. The bill also restricts lead generation for small-dollar loans by requiring lenders to directly provide credit, not just collect consumer data. A separate provision mandates a study on small-dollar lending impacts for Native American tribal communities within 180 days of enactment.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill prohibits unauthorized digital transactions (remote checks) and strengthens consumer protections in electronic lending, aligning with digital rights protection in financial technology.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · United States · House Mar 21, 2025

HR 1602: Financial Privacy Act of 2025

HR 1602, the Financial Privacy Act of 2025, requires the Treasury Secretary to report annually to Congress on how law enforcement and intelligence agencies access FinCEN’s financial data. It mandates detailed reports on the volume of reports filed (like Currency Transaction Reports), how many are retained, and protocols governing agency access - including denials of access requests. The bill also requires annual review of these protocols with the Director of National Intelligence and Attorney General to better align data use with security needs while protecting privacy rights. The provisions expire after 7 years, with no changes to existing data collection rules.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires transparency in government access to financial data, enhancing privacy oversight through mandatory reporting on data protocols and denials.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy

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in committee · United States · House Apr 30, 2025

HR 3122: Vietnam Human Rights Act

The Vietnam Human Rights Act would impose sanctions on Vietnamese officials responsible for human rights abuses, including arbitrary detention, torture, corruption, and internet censorship. It requires U.S. companies to report when pressured by Vietnam to censor content or disclose personal information of users. The bill mandates annual reports on U.S.-Vietnam human rights dialogues and includes provisions to promote internet freedom and religious freedom. These measures directly affect Vietnamese government officials, U.S. companies operating in Vietnam, and U.S. diplomatic engagement with Vietnam.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates U.S. companies to report forced censorship/data disclosure, promoting internet freedom and protecting user data privacy per its provisions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy

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in committee · United States · House Jun 24, 2026

HR 2978: GUARD Act

HR 2978, the GUARD Act, allows state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies to use existing federal grant funds for investigating elder financial fraud, "pig butchering" investment scams, and general financial fraud. The bill directs these funds toward hiring specialized staff, training on blockchain tools and transnational fraud, purchasing investigative software, improving data collection, and creating financial sector liaisons to coordinate with banks. It requires annual reports from law enforcement on fund usage and outcomes, and mandates federal agencies to submit comprehensive reports to Congress on scam statistics, enforcement actions, and funding allocation. The legislation directly affects law enforcement agencies and aims to strengthen efforts against fraud targeting vulnerable populations, particularly elderly individuals.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds specialized law enforcement for financial fraud investigations, strengthening investigative capacity within criminal justice enforcement.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds blockchain tools and cybersecurity training for fraud investigations, enhancing digital security measures.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Data Privacy Emerging Technology

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in committee · United States · House May 7, 2025

HR 3245: American Privacy Restoration Act

The American Privacy Restoration Act (HR 3245) would repeal the USA PATRIOT Act and restore federal privacy and surveillance laws to their state on October 25, 2001 - the day before the PATRIOT Act took effect. This means provisions expanded under the PATRIOT Act, such as enhanced surveillance powers for law enforcement, would revert to their pre-2001 legal framework. The bill directly affects federal law enforcement agencies, which would lose expanded surveillance authorities, and individuals whose privacy rights were modified by the PATRIOT Act's provisions. Its key mechanism is the repeal of the PATRIOT Act and the restoration of pre-2001 legal standards for data collection and privacy protections.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill restores pre-PATRIOT privacy laws, reducing law enforcement surveillance powers to protect civil rights - a key criminal justice reform goal.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRepeals PATRIOT Act to restore pre-2001 privacy protections, strengthening data privacy safeguards by limiting surveillance powers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Data Privacy

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in committee · United States · House Aug 12, 2025

HR 4966: Stop Price Gouging in Grocery Stores Act of 2025

HR 4966 prohibits grocery stores from selling items at "grossly excessive prices," defined as 120% or more above the average market price over the previous six months (with exceptions for unavoidable cost increases like supply chain issues). It bans using facial recognition or personal data to set different prices for individual customers (e.g., adjusting prices based on shopping history) and requires clear signage if facial recognition is used. Stores over 10,000 square feet must replace electronic shelf labels with physical price tags. The Federal Trade Commission enforces these rules, allowing consumers to seek $3,000 per violation or actual damages, with penalties for willful violations.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly bans use of facial recognition and personal data for dynamic pricing, protecting consumer data privacy. Directly restricts technology use to prevent privacy violations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy Emerging Technology

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in committee · United States · House Apr 15, 2026

HR 7280: Veteran DATA Act

HR 7280, the Veteran DATA Act, prohibits Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) contractors from selling or misusing veterans' sensitive personal data. The bill requires all VA contracts to include clauses banning the monetization, sale, or misuse of covered information - such as health records and personally identifiable data - and mandates VA to issue compliance guidance within one year. It also requires the VA to submit a report to Congress detailing the new contract clauses, compliance guidance, and other implementation steps. This law directly affects veterans whose data is handled by VA contractors and aims to strengthen privacy protections for their personal information.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects veterans' health records and personal data from misuse, directly safeguarding patient privacy rights in healthcare.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits VA contractors from selling veterans' health/data, directly protecting privacy - core data privacy policy under technology topic.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProtects veterans' sensitive data from misuse by VA contractors, ensuring privacy and trust in VA services per bill's data protection mandates.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy Veteran Employment Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Sep 18, 2025

HR 5469: SHINE for Autumn Act of 2025

This bill allocates $5 million annually (2026-2030) to states for collecting de-identified stillbirth data through existing health systems, including risk factor analysis. It also provides $1 million yearly to develop standardized guidelines for healthcare providers and public educational materials about stillbirths, requiring consultation with medical professionals, bereavement organizations, and affected families. The bill mandates that all data collection complies with privacy laws and requires the Department of Health and Human Services to publish a public report on stillbirth guidelines within five years. It directly affects state health departments, healthcare providers, and families experiencing stillbirth by improving data quality and access to resources.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $5M for stillbirth data collection and $1M for provider guidelines/education, advancing public health initiatives and improving healthcare services for affected families.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates compliance with privacy laws for de-identified data collection, aligning with data privacy protections in technology policy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy

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in committee · United States · House Feb 12, 2026

HR 7241: Protect Veterans from the THIEF Act

HR 7241, the Protect Veterans from the THIEF Act, prohibits Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) contractors from selling or disclosing veterans' sensitive health and personal information. It requires all VA contracts (new or existing) to include clauses banning the monetization, sale, or misuse of covered information - such as protected health data or personally identifiable information. Within one year of enactment, the VA must update contracts, issue compliance guidance, and submit a report to Congress detailing these changes. This bill directly protects veterans by preventing their private data from being exploited by contractors handling VA records.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects veterans' sensitive health information from misuse by contractors, directly supporting patient privacy rights and healthcare data security.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyPrevents sale of veterans' health data, strengthening privacy protections per bill's data handling restrictions90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProhibits VA contractors from selling veterans' health data, requiring contracts to ban misuse - directly protects veterans' privacy and security.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy Veteran Benefits Veteran Employment Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · United States · House Nov 20, 2025

HR 6184: NOAA Data Preservation Act

This bill prevents the Secretary of Commerce from ending cloud storage contracts for NOAA data without meeting specific requirements. It directly affects the Secretary of Commerce and NOAA's data storage contracts with cloud providers. The law requires the Secretary to create a plan for transitioning data to another cloud provider and to work with NOAA's Administrator to maintain continuous data protection. This ensures NOAA's critical environmental and oceanographic data remains accessible and secure during any contract changes.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPreserves NOAA's environmental/oceanographic data access via cloud storage requirements, ensuring continuous protection of critical environmental monitoring data.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEnsures continuous data protection for NOAA cloud storage contracts, safeguarding environmental data integrity and accessibility through mandated transition planning.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Data Privacy

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