DOGE POUND Act of 2025
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (26 Mar 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
What this bill does
The DOGE POUND Act of 2025, introduced in the House of Representatives, would establish new rules for who can access government health systems containing personal health information. Specifically, it would prohibit certain individuals from accessing these systems or the data within them unless they meet specific criteria. These criteria include being an employee or contractor of the Department of Health and Human Services who was eligible before January 20, 2025, and remains eligible. Alternatively, individuals not falling into that category would need to possess a security clearance, demonstrate their access wouldn't violate existing laws, have at least one year of continuous civil service, complete privacy and cybersecurity training, and sign an ethics agreement.
The bill affects individuals who might seek to access these specified health systems. It also impacts the Department of Health and Human Services by outlining specific authorization requirements and establishing penalties for unauthorized access, including up to five years in prison or fines. Furthermore, the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services would be required to investigate and report to Congress on any instances of unauthorized access.
This bill is in its initial stage, having been introduced in the House. Following its introduction, it has been referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. If it moves forward, it would need to be considered and potentially passed by that committee before it could be considered by the full House of Representatives.
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Timeline
26 Mar 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 2363 do?
- The DOGE POUND Act of 2025, introduced in the House of Representatives, would establish new rules for who can access government health systems containing personal health information. Specifically, it would prohibit certain individuals from accessing these systems or the data within them unless they meet specific criteria. These criteria include being an employee or contractor of the Department of Health and Human Services who was eligible before January 20, 2025, and remains eligible. Alternatively, individuals not falling into that category would need to possess a security clearance, demonstrate their access wouldn't violate existing laws, have at least one year of continuous civil service, complete privacy and cybersecurity training, and sign an ethics agreement. The bill affects individuals who might seek to access these specified health systems. It also impacts the Department of Health and Human Services by outlining specific authorization requirements and establishing penalties for unauthorized access, including up to five years in prison or fines. Furthermore, the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services would be required to investigate and report to Congress on any instances of unauthorized access. This bill is in its initial stage, having been introduced in the House. Following its introduction, it has been referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. If it moves forward, it would need to be considered and potentially passed by that committee before it could be considered by the full House of Representatives.
- Has H.R. 2363 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 2363. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 2363?
- H.R. 2363 was sponsored by Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1] (D-CO), with 5 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 2363?
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (26 Mar 2025).
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