A Republican bill with 10 Republican cosponsors · See all 10 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred 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.
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 SECURE Data Act establishes a national framework to protect consumer privacy and personal data. It grants consumers specific rights, such as the ability to access, correct, and delete their personal information. The bill places requirements on data controllers regarding data minimization, security practices, and transparency through privacy notices. It also creates specific regulations for data brokers, requiring them to register with the Commission. Additionally, the act establishes rules for data processors and governs the international flow of personal data. Enforcement of these provisions is overseen by the Federal Trade Commission and State attorneys general.
Yes· 3 of 10
- Scored +10
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?
The bill establishes fundamental privacy rights including the right to opt out of targeted advertising and the sale of personal data.
- Scored +10
Does this give people more control over their personal data?
The act creates a national framework granting consumers specific rights to control, correct, and delete their personal information.
- Scored +8
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?
The bill establishes comprehensive rights for consumers to access, correct, and delete their personal data while requiring transparency from data brokers.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Enhanced Privacy Rights: Consumers gain the right to confirm if their data is being processed, access copies of their data, correct inaccuracies, and delete personal information (Section 2(a)).
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Control Over Data Use: Individuals can opt out of targeted advertising, the sale of their personal data, and certain types of profiling (Section 2(a)(5)).
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Protection of Sensitive Information: Controllers are generally prohibited from processing sensitive data without obtaining consumer consent (Section 2(b)).
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Specific Protections for Minors: The bill requires that a controller process a child's sensitive data in accordance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 and obtain verifiable parental consent for a teen's sensitive data (Section 2(b)).
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Data Security Mandates: Controllers must maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security practices to protect the integrity and confidentiality of personal data (Section 4(a)).
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Increased Transparency for Data Brokers: Data brokers must provide public notice of their identity and inform consumers how to exercise their privacy rights (Section 5(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Administrative Fees for Excessive Requests: While the first two requests for privacy rights per year are free, a controller may charge a reasonable fee for additional requests that are technically infeasible or manifestly unfounded (Section 2(d)(3)).
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Limitations on Data Use for Businesses: Controllers are restricted from using personal data for purposes that are not reasonably necessary or compatible with the originally disclosed purpose without new consent (Section 3(b)).
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Restrictions on Certain Research: The ability to use personal data for certain types of research is subject to specific limitations and oversight requirements (Section 11(a)(9)).
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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — The bill mandates that the sensitive data of children be processed in accordance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The bill requires parental consent before processing sensitive data of teens, providing additional privacy protections for this group. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill includes non-discrimination provisions that prevent controllers from charging different prices based on the exercise of privacy rights. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The bill's non-discrimination clauses help protect against discriminatory automated decision-making practices.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — The bill establishes fundamental privacy rights including the right to opt out of targeted advertising and the sale of personal data. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires data brokers to maintain a public registry and provides clear disclosure requirements for data controllers.
- Education And Technology
- Does this give people more control over their personal data? — The act creates a national framework granting consumers specific rights to control, correct, and delete their personal information.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill establishes comprehensive rights for consumers to access, correct, and delete their personal data while requiring transparency from data brokers.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this make trade with other countries easier? — The bill directs the Secretary to support the international flow of personal data to facilitate international commerce.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill prohibits data controllers from processing personal data in violation of federal laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination.
- 8/10/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/21/2026
- Referred 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.
- 8 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Troy BaldersonRepublican · Ohio
Neal DunnRepublican · Florida
Russell FryRepublican · South Carolina
Julie FedorchakRepublican · North Dakota
H. GriffithRepublican · Virginia
Craig GoldmanRepublican · Texas
Thomas KeanRepublican · New Jersey
Laurel LeeRepublican · Florida
Nicholas LangworthyRepublican · New York
Jay ObernolteRepublican · California