A bill to restrict car manufacturers and other companies from selling consumer car-related data, to increase transparency regarding data practices, and for other purposes.
Latest action (30 Sep 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
This bill, S. 5673, introduced by Senator Jeff Merkley, aims to limit car manufacturers and other businesses from selling data collected from consumers' cars. It also seeks to make these companies more open about how they handle this information. The full details of how these restrictions and transparency measures would work are not yet publicly available, as the official text of the bill has not been published.
The legislation would likely affect individuals who own or operate vehicles, as well as the companies that produce cars and collect data related to their use. Consumers might see changes in how their driving habits, vehicle performance, and location information are handled and potentially shared by manufacturers. The specific types of data covered and the exact restrictions on their sale remain to be detailed in the bill's text.
Currently, S. 5673 has been introduced in the 119th Congress and its status is "Introduced," with the latest action being its introduction on September 30, 2026. For the bill to potentially become law, it would need to be considered by committees, potentially amended, and pass both the Senate and the House of Representatives before being sent to the President for signature.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on September 30, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does S. 5673 do?
- This bill, S. 5673, introduced by Senator Jeff Merkley, aims to limit car manufacturers and other businesses from selling data collected from consumers' cars. It also seeks to make these companies more open about how they handle this information. The full details of how these restrictions and transparency measures would work are not yet publicly available, as the official text of the bill has not been published. The legislation would likely affect individuals who own or operate vehicles, as well as the companies that produce cars and collect data related to their use. Consumers might see changes in how their driving habits, vehicle performance, and location information are handled and potentially shared by manufacturers. The specific types of data covered and the exact restrictions on their sale remain to be detailed in the bill's text. Currently, S. 5673 has been introduced in the 119th Congress and its status is "Introduced," with the latest action being its introduction on September 30, 2026. For the bill to potentially become law, it would need to be considered by committees, potentially amended, and pass both the Senate and the House of Representatives before being sent to the President for signature.
- Has S. 5673 become law?
- Not yet. As of 30 Sep 2026, S. 5673 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 5673?
- S. 5673 was sponsored by Sen. Jeff Merkley [D-OR] (Democrat-OR), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5673?
- Introduced (30 Sep 2026).
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