HR7045Referred to Committee

PROTECT Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-01-13
Introduced
1
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Jimmy Patronis
Jimmy Patronis
Republican · FL · Representative
Votes with party: 95.1% (467 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (1)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-01-13

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Plain-English Summary

The PROTECT Act would establish new rules and requirements for technology companies and communications platforms to safeguard users—likely focusing on issues like data privacy, online safety, or protection from harmful content. The bill affects tech companies, internet service providers, and the millions of Americans who use their services daily. It has been sent to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for review and discussion.

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Science, Technology, Communications
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