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HR 4755 - 118

Privacy Enhancing Technology Research Act

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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Telecom and broadband
2 evidence matches
Impact 95% Confidence 86%

Science, Technology, Communications

Privacy Enhancing Technology Research Act Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Science, Technology, Communications

Technology and data privacy
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Impact 87% Confidence 78%

Privacy Enhancing Technology Research Act Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Science, Technology, Communications

Privacy Enhancing Technology Research Act Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Science, Technology, Communications

Transportation
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Impact 83% Confidence 78%

Privacy Enhancing Technology Research Act Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Science, Technology, Communications

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Summary

53 Passed House May 6, 2024

Privacy Enhancing Technology Research Act This bill requires certain federal agencies to support research and development of technology that better protects individuals' privacy with respect to data collection (i.e., privacy enhancing technologies). Specifically, the National Science Foundation must support research on de-identification methods, algorithmic tools, free software libraries, and other technology that reduces privacy risks from data processing. The bill also specifically incorporates this type of technology into the foundation's computer and network security research grants. Additionally, the Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Program (a network of 24 federal agencies focused on research and development of advanced information technologies in computing, networking, and software) must coordinate with the foundation, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the Federal Trade Commission, and other federal agencies to accelerate the development and implementation of this type of technology. NIST must also engage with public and private stakeholders to support the development of voluntary standards for integrating this type of technology into data collection, sharing, and analytical practices.

07 Reported to House May 3, 2024

Privacy Enhancing Technology Research Act This bill requires certain federal agencies to support research and development of technology that better protects individuals' privacy with respect to data collection (i.e., privacy enhancing technologies). Specifically, the National Science Foundation must support research on de-identification methods, algorithmic tools, free software libraries, and other technology that reduces privacy risks from data processing. The bill also specifically incorporates this type of technology into the foundation's computer and network security research grants. Additionally, the Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Program (a network of 24 federal agencies focused on research and development of advanced information technologies in computing, networking, and software) must coordinate with the foundation, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the Federal Trade Commission, and other federal agencies to accelerate the development and implementation of this type of technology. NIST must also engage with public and private stakeholders to support the development of voluntary standards for integrating this type of technology into data collection, sharing, and analytical practices.

00 Introduced in House Apr 30, 2024

Privacy Enhancing Technology Research Act This bill requires certain federal agencies to support research and development of technology that better protects individuals' privacy with respect to data collection (i.e., privacy enhancing technologies). Specifically, the National Science Foundation must support research on de-identification methods, algorithmic tools, free software libraries, and other technology that reduces privacy risks from data processing. The bill also specifically incorporates this type of technology into the foundation's computer and network security research grants. Additionally, the Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Program (a network of 24 federal agencies focused on research and development of advanced information technologies in computing, networking, and software) must coordinate with the foundation, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the Federal Trade Commission, and other federal agencies to accelerate the development and implementation of this type of technology. NIST must also engage with public and private stakeholders to support the development of voluntary standards for integrating this type of technology into data collection, sharing, and analytical practices.

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Timeline

Apr 30, 2024

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Apr 29, 2024

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2652-2654)

Apr 29, 2024

Mr. Lucas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Apr 29, 2024

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4755.

Apr 29, 2024

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

Apr 29, 2024

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2688-2689)

Apr 29, 2024

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 354 - 36 (Roll no. 154). (text: CR H2652-2653)

Apr 29, 2024

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 354 - 36 (Roll no. 154). (text: CR H2652-2653)

Apr 29, 2024

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sep 21, 2023

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 118-210.

Sep 21, 2023

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 118-210.

Sep 21, 2023

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 170.

Jul 27, 2023

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Jul 27, 2023

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0.

Jul 19, 2023

Introduced in House

Jul 19, 2023

Introduced in House

Jul 19, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

House Votes

Roll call 154 · Session 2 · Apr 29, 2024
Passed

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