Rep. Joyce Introduces the SECURE Data Act to Create National Privacy Standards
This bill is in the early stages of the legislative process and is currently sitting with the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the House Committee on the Judiciary. Since April 20, 2026, no further action has been taken by these committees. Most bills do not receive a committee vote, so this proposal is not moving forward at this time.
While there is bipartisan support for privacy rules, this bill faces a challenge because it would cancel out stronger state laws already in place.
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Small businesses that meet the revenue and data thresholds ($25M+ revenue and 200K+ consumers, or 100K+ consumers with 25% revenue from data sales) face significant new compliance costs for privacy notices, data security, and consumer request handling. However, the bill creates voluntary codes of conduct specifically designed to be cost-effective for smaller businesses, and the national preemption of state laws simplifies the patchwork of state rules they currently face.
“Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall publish codes of conduct for businesses that otherwise would be persons to whom this Act applies but that do not meet the applicability requirements described in section 13(a)(2).”
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.
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Introduced in House
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House Republicans unveiled the SECURE Data Act, a comprehensive federal privacy bill aimed at creating a national standard. The legislation would allow consumers to opt out of targeted advertising and data sales while preempting a growing patchwork of state-level privacy protections.
House Republicans on Wednesday rolled out the SECURE Data Act to protect personal data and override state laws. The bill seeks to resolve long-standing debates over federal preemption and includes provisions for data minimization and consumer rights to access and delete personal information.
Critics argue the SECURE Data Act is a "retreat" from state-level protections. The bill lacks a private right of action, meaning consumers cannot sue companies for violations, and its preemption clause would wipe out stronger civil rights and biometric protections found in state laws.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
SECURE Data Act
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