House Bill 9482
119th Congress(2025-2026)
Health and Location Data Protection Act of 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 25, 2026
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The bill prohibits data brokers from selling location and health data, with exceptions for HIPAA compliance, news publications, and individual-authorized disclosures. The Federal Trade Commission will enforce the act, with penalties and private enforcement allowed. Violations incur civil penalties capped at 15% of the parent entity's 12-month revenue. The act preempts state or local laws requiring disclosure contrary to its provisions. The bill defines terms and provides exclusive jurisdiction to district courts, establishing a statute of limitations. It allocates $1 billion to the Commission for their work in fiscal year 2027, with funds available until September 30, 2035.
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Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
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Bill Number
9482
Congress
119
Policy Area
Commerce
Commerce
Primary focus of measure is business investment, development, regulation; small business; consumer affairs; competition and restrictive trade practices; manufacturing, distribution, retail; marketing; intellectual property. Measures concerning international competitiveness and restrictions on imports and exports may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
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June 25, 2026
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06/25/2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
06/25/2026
Introduced in House
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