A Republican bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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
This bill, known as the "TELL Act," targets entities that maintain websites or distribute mobile applications that store collected information in the People's Republic of China. It requires these entities to disclose to users that their information is being stored there. Additionally, the bill mandates disclosure regarding whether the Chinese Communist Party or a Chinese State-owned entity has access to that information. The disclosures must be made in a clear and conspicuous manner. Finally, the Act establishes enforcement through the Federal Trade Commission.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +6
Does this give people more control over their personal data?
The bill improves data privacy by requiring users to be notified about data storage in China and potential government access.
- Scored +5
Does this put more rules on large technology companies?
The bill imposes new disclosure requirements on entities maintaining websites or mobile applications.
- Scored +5
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?
The bill enhances privacy rights by mandating disclosure of data location and potential state access.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency for Users: Individuals who download or use a website or mobile application will be informed if their information is stored in the People's Republic of China (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Awareness of Foreign Access: Users will receive disclosure regarding whether the Chinese Communist Party or a Chinese State-owned entity has access to their collected information (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Protection Against Deception: The bill makes it unlawful for required parties to knowingly disclose false information regarding these storage and access details (Section 2(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly detailed in the provided text.
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.
- Education And Technology
- Does this give people more control over their personal data? — The bill improves data privacy by requiring users to be notified about data storage in China and potential government access. Does this put more rules on large technology companies? — The bill imposes new disclosure requirements on entities maintaining websites or mobile applications.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — The bill enhances privacy rights by mandating disclosure of data location and potential state access. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill expands the enforcement authority of the Federal Trade Commission over these specific disclosures.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill enhances consumer protection by mandating transparency regarding data storage and foreign government access.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill contributes to national security by providing transparency regarding data stored in foreign jurisdictions.
- 11/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/27/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Marcy KapturDemocrat · Ohio
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia