Auto Data Privacy and Autonomy Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (16 Dec 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
What this bill does
The Auto Data Privacy and Autonomy Act, introduced in the House of Representatives, aims to regulate how manufacturers of certain vehicles can access, use, and share data generated by or transferred to these vehicles. It seeks to prevent manufacturers from accessing, selling, or otherwise sharing "covered data"—which includes user data and vehicle-generated data—without the vehicle owner's explicit, written consent. Consent must be freely given, informed, specific, and easily withdrawn. Manufacturers would also be prohibited from sharing personally identifiable information with certain foreign governments.
The bill applies to "covered vehicles," defined as motor vehicles (including trailers) or vehicles primarily used for farming or construction. It would require manufacturers to provide vehicle owners with access to and control over all covered data at no extra cost beyond the vehicle's purchase price. This access should be in real time and allow owners to delete data and set preferences through the vehicle's interface. The Federal Trade Commission would be responsible for enforcing the act.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. It is still in the early stages of the legislative process. If passed by the House and then the Senate, and signed into law by the President, it would take effect three months after enactment.
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Timeline
16 Dec 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 6734 do?
- The Auto Data Privacy and Autonomy Act, introduced in the House of Representatives, aims to regulate how manufacturers of certain vehicles can access, use, and share data generated by or transferred to these vehicles. It seeks to prevent manufacturers from accessing, selling, or otherwise sharing "covered data"—which includes user data and vehicle-generated data—without the vehicle owner's explicit, written consent. Consent must be freely given, informed, specific, and easily withdrawn. Manufacturers would also be prohibited from sharing personally identifiable information with certain foreign governments. The bill applies to "covered vehicles," defined as motor vehicles (including trailers) or vehicles primarily used for farming or construction. It would require manufacturers to provide vehicle owners with access to and control over all covered data at no extra cost beyond the vehicle's purchase price. This access should be in real time and allow owners to delete data and set preferences through the vehicle's interface. The Federal Trade Commission would be responsible for enforcing the act. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. It is still in the early stages of the legislative process. If passed by the House and then the Senate, and signed into law by the President, it would take effect three months after enactment.
- Has H.R. 6734 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 6734. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 6734?
- H.R. 6734 was sponsored by Rep. Burlison, Eric [R-MO-7] (R-MO), with 8 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 6734?
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (16 Dec 2025).
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