HR4600Referred to Committee

RESPECT Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-07-22
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Sponsor

Nancy Mace
Nancy Mace
Republican · SC · Representative
Votes with party: 93.4% (532 recorded votes)

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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.

2025-07-22

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Plain-English Summary

The bill would establish new rules requiring technology companies and online platforms to be transparent about how they collect, use, and share personal data from users, and would give people more control over their own information. It would also create penalties for companies that violate these privacy protections or fail to properly secure sensitive data. The legislation affects tech companies, social media platforms, and any business that collects personal information from consumers online.

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Science, Technology, Communications
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