A Republican bill with 8 Republican cosponsors · See all 8 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 stops vehicle manufacturers from accessing, selling, or sharing a vehicle owner's data without getting clear consent first. It gives vehicle owners free real-time access to and control over all data generated or transferred by their vehicles. Manufacturers are also blocked from sharing personally identifiable information with specific foreign countries like China, Russia, and Iran. The Federal Trade Commission is put in charge of enforcing these new rules. Additionally, the Federal Trade Commission must report to Congress on data access and cybersecurity risks within 180 days.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +9
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?
The act significantly enhances data privacy by giving vehicle owners real-time access and control over their personal and vehicle-generated data.
- Scored +9
Does this give people more control over their personal data?
The act establishes strict controls on how personal and geolocation data is accessed, stored, and shared by vehicle manufacturers.
- Scored +8
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?
The bill protects consumers by prohibiting manufacturers from selling or sharing their vehicle and personal data without explicit consent.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 3(a)(1): This provision protects vehicle owners by stopping manufacturers from accessing user and vehicle-generated data unless the owner gives clear, informed, and written consent, or unless the data is accessed solely to improve vehicle performance or safety.
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Section 3(a)(3): This provision protects United States citizens and lawful permanent residents by banning manufacturers from selling, licensing, or disclosing personally identifiable information to specific foreign countries, including North Korea, China, Russia, Iran, and Venezuela.
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Section 4(a): This provision benefits vehicle owners by requiring manufacturers to give owners free, real-time access to and control over all covered data without requiring them to pay extra fees or purchase licenses to decrypt their own information.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Section 6: This provision protects confidential business information for manufacturers, which might limit the amount of technical detail an owner can receive about certain proprietary systems even while gaining access to their own vehicle data.
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 act significantly enhances data privacy by giving vehicle owners real-time access and control over their personal and vehicle-generated data. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates an FTC report that provides transparency regarding how vehicle data is accessed and shared by various entities.
- Education And Technology
- Does this give people more control over their personal data? — The act establishes strict controls on how personal and geolocation data is accessed, stored, and shared by vehicle manufacturers.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill ensures data access is provided at no additional cost to the owner, preventing hidden fees for data control. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — The bill ensures data access is provided at no additional cost to the owner, preventing hidden fees for data control. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The bill protects the privacy of geolocation data which is highly relevant to urban mobility and tracking.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill protects consumers by prohibiting manufacturers from selling or sharing their vehicle and personal data without explicit consent.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill restricts the transfer of U.S. citizen data to specific foreign adversaries, enhancing national data security.
- 9/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/31/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 2/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/12/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/18/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 12/16/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced in House
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