United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 1 D · 1 R cosponsors

HR 9679 — REDACT Act

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced July 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill addresses issues related to data privacy and protection.

This legislation aims to enhance data privacy measures and protect individuals' personal information. It is focused on setting standards for data handling practices.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: This means consumers may have better control and understanding of how their personal data is used.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill establishes a private cause of action for individuals whose personally identifiable information is improperly disclosed under the Epstein Files Transparency Act.

  • Section 2 of the Epstein Files Transparency Act

    (d) Private Cause of Action.-- (1) Definitions.--In this subsection: (A) Instance.--The term 'instance', with respect to a violation of this section, means each discrete act constituting a violation of this section. (B) Violation of this section.--The term 'violation of this section' means a failure, in releasing documents under this Act, to withhold or redact personally identifiable information of a victim or a personal or medical file of a victim or another similar file of a victim the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. (2) Cause of action.--Any person aggrieved by a violation of this section may bring a civil action against the United States if the violation of this section was committed by an officer, employee, or agent of the United States or of any Federal department or agency. (3) Relief.-- (A) In general.--If a person prevails on a claim under this subsection, the court shall award-- (i) for each instance of a violation of this section, the greater of statutory damages of $50,000 or the amount of compensatory damages, including damages for pain and suffering and emotional distress; (ii) reasonable attorney's fees and costs of litigation; and (iii) such injunctive or declaratory relief as may be appropriate. (B) Preliminary relief.--Upon motion by a person bringing a claim under this subsection, a court may award such preliminary injunctive relief as the court determines appropriate with respect to the claim. (4) Waiver of sovereign immunity.--The United States expressly waives sovereign immunity with respect to actions brought under this subsection. (5) Period of limitations.--A civil action under this subsection may not be commenced later than-- (A) 5 years after the applicable person first obtains actual notice of the violation of this section; or (B) for a violation of this section with respect to which the applicable person first obtained actual notice of the violation of this section before the date of enactment of this subsection, 5 years after such date of enactment. (6) Applicability.--This subsection shall apply to any violation of this section occurring on or after November 19, 2025.

    This addition creates a legal pathway for victims to sue the U.S. government for unauthorized disclosures of their personal information.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 545 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (545)

545 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 9679?
HR 9679 is sponsored by Jayapal, Pramila (Democratic) and Mace, Nancy (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 9679?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced July 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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