HR 1791 — Federal government; establish a national data protection authority; urge
Last action — House Second Readers
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
Odds of enactment
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Summary
A RESOLUTION urging the federal government to establish a national data protection authority; and for other purposes.
Bill Text
Action History
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Sponsors
- Brad Thomas · Cosponsor
- Matt Reeves · Cosponsor
- Steven Sainz · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 244 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Steven Sainz Republican
Co-sponsors (2)
- Brad Thomas Republican
- Matt Reeves Republican
Not signed on (244)
244 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HR 1791 do?
- A RESOLUTION urging the federal government to establish a national data protection authority; and for other purposes.
- Who sponsors HR 1791?
- HR 1791 is sponsored by Brad Thomas (Republican), Matt Reeves (Republican), and Steven Sainz (Republican).
- What is the current status of HR 1791?
- This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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