House Bill 4978
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Online Privacy Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 5, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
4978
Congress
116
Policy Area
Science, Technology, Communications
Science, Technology, Communications
Primary focus of measure is natural sciences, space exploration, research policy and funding, research and development, STEM education, scientific cooperation and communication; technology policies, telecommunication, information technology; digital media, journalism. Measures concerning scientific education may fall under Education policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Online Privacy Act of 2019
This bill establishes certain online privacy rights for personal information (including contents of communications) and certain requirements for data processors, service providers, and third parties. The bill also establishes the U.S. Digital Privacy Agency.
November 5, 2019
12/18/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law.
11/06/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
11/05/2019
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.
11/05/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 5:02:37 AM