Senate Bill 24
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Protecting Personal Health Data Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jan 22, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
24
Congress
117
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Protecting Personal Health Data Act
This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to regulate consumer devices, services, applications, and software that (1) are primarily designed for or marketed to consumers; (2) primarily collect or use personal health data; and (3) are not primarily designed for use by entities such as health care plans, providers, or clearinghouses.
The bill also establishes a national task force on health data protection.
January 22, 2021
01/22/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
01/22/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:47:30 PM