Establish national standards to protect the personal data of individuals online.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Online Privacy Act of 2026?
The Online Privacy Act of 2026 has remained in House committees since March 18, 2026. House committee members must hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most legislation fails to receive such a vote and dies in committee. This lack of action is the standard outcome for the vast majority of bills introduced in Congress.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Online Privacy Act of 2026 (H.R. 8014 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 2701 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 2701 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Zoe Lofgren (D-CA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.