SECURE Data Act
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Latest action (21 Apr 2026): 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.
What this bill does
H.R. 8413, also known as the SECURE Data Act, would establish a national framework for consumer privacy rights and personal data protection. It would grant consumers specific rights, such as confirming if their data is being processed, accessing and correcting inaccuracies, deleting their data, and obtaining a portable copy of their digital information. Consumers would also be able to opt out of their data being used for targeted advertising, sales, or profiling that has significant effects on them. The bill requires consent for processing sensitive data, with specific provisions for children and teens.
The bill affects consumers by providing them with new privacy rights and outlines requirements for "controllers" (entities that process personal data) and "processors" (entities that process data on behalf of controllers). Controllers would need to implement data minimization, limit secondary uses of data, and maintain reasonable data security practices. Data brokers would be required to register with the Federal Trade Commission and disclose their data handling practices. The bill also addresses the handling of deidentified and pseudonymous data.
As of April 21, 2026, H.R. 8413 has been introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and the Judiciary. Its next steps would involve consideration by these committees, potentially leading to amendments and a vote in the House. If passed by the House, it would then move to the Senate for consideration.
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Timeline
21 Apr 2026
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.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 8413 do?
- H.R. 8413, also known as the SECURE Data Act, would establish a national framework for consumer privacy rights and personal data protection. It would grant consumers specific rights, such as confirming if their data is being processed, accessing and correcting inaccuracies, deleting their data, and obtaining a portable copy of their digital information. Consumers would also be able to opt out of their data being used for targeted advertising, sales, or profiling that has significant effects on them. The bill requires consent for processing sensitive data, with specific provisions for children and teens. The bill affects consumers by providing them with new privacy rights and outlines requirements for "controllers" (entities that process personal data) and "processors" (entities that process data on behalf of controllers). Controllers would need to implement data minimization, limit secondary uses of data, and maintain reasonable data security practices. Data brokers would be required to register with the Federal Trade Commission and disclose their data handling practices. The bill also addresses the handling of deidentified and pseudonymous data. As of April 21, 2026, H.R. 8413 has been introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and the Judiciary. Its next steps would involve consideration by these committees, potentially leading to amendments and a vote in the House. If passed by the House, it would then move to the Senate for consideration.
- Has H.R. 8413 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 8413. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 8413?
- H.R. 8413 was sponsored by Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13] (R-PA), with 10 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 8413?
- 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. (21 Apr 2026).
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