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American Data Privacy and Protection Act - H.R.8152

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Summary

The bill aims to create a comprehensive federal consumer privacy standard that would govern how companies across different industries treat consumer data. It was introduced by the House Energy and Commerce Committee in the 117th Congress with the goal of providing consumers with foundational data privacy rights, creating strong oversight mechanisms, and establishing meaningful enforcement, but was not brought to the House floor.

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June 23, 2022. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

July 20, 2022. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 53 - 2.

December 30, 2022. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-669. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 488.

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