American Privacy Restoration Act
American Privacy Restoration Act
Plain Language Summary
# American Privacy Restoration Act (HR 3245) - Summary **What It Would Do:** The American Privacy Restoration Act aims to strengthen privacy protections for Americans, though specific details about its provisions aren't available in this summary. Based on the title, the bill would likely establish or expand federal rules governing how companies collect, use, and share personal data. The bill is currently in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. **Who It Affects:** This legislation would potentially impact virtually all Americans who use the internet, social media, online services, or digital products.
It would also affect tech companies, data brokers, and other businesses that collect or handle personal information. **Current Status:** The bill is sponsored by Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) and remains in the committee stage. To learn more about the specific provisions—such as what data would be protected, which companies would be regulated, or what penalties would apply—you would need to review the full bill text on Congress.gov or similar legislative tracking websites.
Latest Action
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), Financial Services, Foreign Affairs, Energy and Commerce, Education and Workforce, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Armed Services, 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.