YODA
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (4 May 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
What this bill does
H.R. 8652, the "You Own the Data Act" (YODA), introduced by Rep. Michael Cloud (R-TX), would establish new federal privacy rules for large technology companies and data brokers. The bill declares that individuals own the data they create and would prohibit companies from requiring users to hand over or monetize their contacts or personal data without written consent. It would require covered companies to let users access, correct, delete, or transfer their data at least twice a year, free of charge, and to notify users of data breaches with remedies such as credit monitoring. Companies would also have to limit data collection to what is reasonably necessary, offer an opt-out for data tracking, provide privacy notices of 1,000 words or less, and obtain parental consent before collecting minors' data.
The rules would apply specifically to "covered entities" (large online operators with more than 100 million U.S. users, or data brokers) and "commercial data operators" with over 100 million monthly U.S. visitors—effectively the largest tech platforms and data brokers, not small businesses. Ordinary internet users would gain new rights over their personal data, including access, correction, deletion, and portability.
The bill would be enforced by the Federal Trade Commission, state attorneys general, and, for companies with at least $50 million in annual global revenue, through private lawsuits allowing damages of $100–$750 per violation. The bill was introduced on May 4, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. It has not yet been voted on or considered further.
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Timeline
4 May 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 8652 do?
- H.R. 8652, the "You Own the Data Act" (YODA), introduced by Rep. Michael Cloud (R-TX), would establish new federal privacy rules for large technology companies and data brokers. The bill declares that individuals own the data they create and would prohibit companies from requiring users to hand over or monetize their contacts or personal data without written consent. It would require covered companies to let users access, correct, delete, or transfer their data at least twice a year, free of charge, and to notify users of data breaches with remedies such as credit monitoring. Companies would also have to limit data collection to what is reasonably necessary, offer an opt-out for data tracking, provide privacy notices of 1,000 words or less, and obtain parental consent before collecting minors' data. The rules would apply specifically to "covered entities" (large online operators with more than 100 million U.S. users, or data brokers) and "commercial data operators" with over 100 million monthly U.S. visitors—effectively the largest tech platforms and data brokers, not small businesses. Ordinary internet users would gain new rights over their personal data, including access, correction, deletion, and portability. The bill would be enforced by the Federal Trade Commission, state attorneys general, and, for companies with at least $50 million in annual global revenue, through private lawsuits allowing damages of $100–$750 per violation. The bill was introduced on May 4, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. It has not yet been voted on or considered further.
- Has H.R. 8652 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 8652. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 8652?
- H.R. 8652 was sponsored by Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27] (R-TX), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 8652?
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (4 May 2026).
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