Brittany Pettersen (D-CO)
Disaster Data Protection Act
A Democratic bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The introduced legislation is known as the Disaster Data Protection Act. The bill stops Federal funds from being used by the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to get personally identifiable information collected by a non-governmental entity in response to a natural disaster. An exception is provided if the Director obtains a judicial warrant for the information. The text defines what counts as personally identifiable information and what qualifies as a natural disaster.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +7
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?
The legislation safeguards personal data collected during natural disasters by prohibiting its transfer to ICE without a judicial warrant.
- Scored +7
Does this give people more control over their personal data?
The bill protects personally identifiable information collected by non-governmental entities during natural disasters from being accessed by ICE without a judicial warrant.
- Scored +6
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?
Mandating a judicial warrant before personal information can be shared with immigration enforcement upholds due process protections.
The opposite
- Scored -5
Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country?
The legislation restricts ICE from acquiring personal information gathered during natural disasters without a judicial warrant, thereby limiting domestic surveillance capabilities.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(a) prevents Federal funds from being used by the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to obtain personally identifiable information collected by a non-governmental entity in response to a natural disaster, which protects people's private information gathered during hard times.
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Section 2(b) allows a non-governmental entity to provide personal information only if the Director obtains a judicial warrant, which ensures that proper legal oversight is required before personal details are handed over.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions outlining negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — The legislation safeguards personal data collected during natural disasters by prohibiting its transfer to ICE without a judicial warrant. Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts? — Mandating a judicial warrant before personal information can be shared with immigration enforcement upholds due process protections. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The requirement for a judicial warrant ensures proper legal oversight when federal agencies seek personal information collected during disasters.
- Education And Technology
- Does this give people more control over their personal data? — The bill protects personally identifiable information collected by non-governmental entities during natural disasters from being accessed by ICE without a judicial warrant.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would immigrants be better off under this? — The bill protects immigrants and other individuals affected by natural disasters from having their personal information shared with ICE without a judicial warrant.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country? — The legislation restricts ICE from acquiring personal information gathered during natural disasters without a judicial warrant, thereby limiting domestic surveillance capabilities.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this shorten or soften prison sentences? — By requiring a judicial warrant for ICE to obtain personal data collected during natural disasters, the bill strengthens privacy protections related to immigration enforcement.
- 10/22/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Sydney Kamlager-DoveDemocrat · California