Health Privacy From Global Bureaucrats Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (19 Aug 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
What this bill does
H.R. 5006, the "Health Privacy From Global Bureaucrats Act," would direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of the Treasury to take whatever actions are necessary to prohibit the release of certain taxpayer, patient, and vaccine data to the World Health Organization or to any foreign government. The bill applies specifically to such data that is under the control of the relevant Secretary, but it does not specify further details on implementation, enforcement mechanisms, or exceptions.
The bill would primarily affect the two federal agencies named—HHS and Treasury—by requiring them to establish or maintain policies preventing certain categories of data from being shared internationally with the WHO or foreign governments. It could indirectly affect individuals whose taxpayer, patient, or vaccine information is held by these agencies, as well as any existing data-sharing arrangements the agencies may have with international organizations or other countries.
The bill was introduced in the House on August 19, 2025, by Rep. Gregory Steube of Florida and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Ways and Means for consideration within their respective jurisdictions. As an introduced bill, it has not yet been voted on by either committee or the full House, and would need to pass through committee review, potential amendment, floor votes in the House and Senate, and presidential signature before becoming law.
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Timeline
19 Aug 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 5006 do?
- H.R. 5006, the "Health Privacy From Global Bureaucrats Act," would direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of the Treasury to take whatever actions are necessary to prohibit the release of certain taxpayer, patient, and vaccine data to the World Health Organization or to any foreign government. The bill applies specifically to such data that is under the control of the relevant Secretary, but it does not specify further details on implementation, enforcement mechanisms, or exceptions. The bill would primarily affect the two federal agencies named—HHS and Treasury—by requiring them to establish or maintain policies preventing certain categories of data from being shared internationally with the WHO or foreign governments. It could indirectly affect individuals whose taxpayer, patient, or vaccine information is held by these agencies, as well as any existing data-sharing arrangements the agencies may have with international organizations or other countries. The bill was introduced in the House on August 19, 2025, by Rep. Gregory Steube of Florida and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Ways and Means for consideration within their respective jurisdictions. As an introduced bill, it has not yet been voted on by either committee or the full House, and would need to pass through committee review, potential amendment, floor votes in the House and Senate, and presidential signature before becoming law.
- Has H.R. 5006 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 5006. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 5006?
- H.R. 5006 was sponsored by Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17] (R-FL), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 5006?
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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. (19 Aug 2025).
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