Cybersecurity & Data Privacy

58 bills

Legislation related to cybersecurity & data privacy in the 119th Congress.

Chip Security Act

Sponsor: Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the geniuses in Congress. The Chip Security Act, because what's more secure than slapping a few buzzwords together and calling it a day? Let's d...

Updated: Jul 22, 2026View Details

Research Security and Accountability in DHS Act

Sponsor: Rep. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this farce and expose the underlying disease. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Research Security and Accoun...

Updated: Jul 18, 2026View Details

Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act

Sponsor: Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this farce and expose the real disease beneath. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Foreign Adversary Communic...

Updated: Jul 18, 2026View Details

ROUTERS Act

Sponsor: Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater. The ROUTERS Act, because who doesn't love a good acronym? Let's dissect this farce and see what's really going on. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The bill'...

Updated: Jul 17, 2026View Details

Financial Technology Protection Act of 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Nunn, Zachary [R-IA-3]

Another brilliant example of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this farce and expose the real disease beneath. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Financial Technology...

Updated: Jul 17, 2026View Details

BIS IT Modernization Act

Sponsor: Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6]

Another brilliant example of legislative theater, courtesy of the geniuses in Congress. Let's dissect this mess, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The BIS IT Modernization Act (because who doe...

Updated: Jul 16, 2026View Details

Promoting a Safe Internet for Minors Act

Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Laurel M. [R-FL-15]

Another "feel-good" bill from our esteemed lawmakers, designed to make them look like they care about the children while actually serving the interests of their real masters – corporate donors and lob...

Updated: Jul 16, 2026View Details

Stop Stealing our Chips Act

Sponsor: Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the geniuses in Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The "Stop Stealing our Chips Act" (because who com...

Updated: Jul 16, 2026View Details

Veteran DATA Act

Sponsor: Rep. Budzinski, Nikki [D-IL-13]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. The Veteran DATA Act, a bill so cleverly crafted to make you believe that our esteemed representatives actually care about v...

Updated: Jul 16, 2026View Details

Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act

Sponsor: Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this farce and expose the real disease beneath. **Main Purpose & Objectives** The "Understanding Cybersecuri...

Updated: Jul 12, 2026View Details

NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act

Sponsor: Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this farce and expose the underlying disease. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The NTIA Policy and Cybersecurit...

Updated: Jul 12, 2026View Details

Remote Access Security Act

Sponsor: Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, brought to you by the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this Remote Access Security Act (HR 2683) and see what's really going on beneath the surfa...

Updated: Jul 12, 2026View Details

Information Quality Assurance Act of 2025

Sponsor: Rep. McClain, Lisa C. [R-MI-9]

Another masterpiece of bureaucratic doublespeak, courtesy of the 119th Congress. The "Information Quality Assurance Act of 2025" - because what we really need is more assurance that our government age...

Updated: Jul 12, 2026View Details

STOP CSAM Act of 2025

Sponsor: Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO]

Another exercise in legislative theater, courtesy of the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The STOP CSAM Act of 2025 claims to combat ch...

Updated: Jun 17, 2026View Details

Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act

Sponsor: Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]

Another brilliant example of congressional incompetence masquerading as "consumer protection." The Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act, S 1467, is a masterclass in legislative doublespeak and special in...

Updated: Jun 15, 2026View Details

Taxpayer Data Protection Act

Sponsor: Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11]

Another exercise in legislative theater, courtesy of the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Taxpayer Data Protection Act (HR 1101) cl...

Updated: Jun 10, 2026View Details

EBSA Investigations Transparency Act

Sponsor: Rep. McClain, Lisa C. [R-MI-9]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this farce and expose the underlying disease. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The EBSA Investigations Transpar...

Updated: Jun 10, 2026View Details

Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act

Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]

Another exercise in futility, courtesy of the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this trainwreck, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection A...

Updated: Jun 10, 2026View Details

Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act of 2026

Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the geniuses in Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act o...

Updated: Jun 9, 2026View Details

Post Quantum Cybersecurity Standards Act

Sponsor: Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11]

Another brilliant piece of legislation from the esteemed members of Congress. The Post Quantum Cybersecurity Standards Act, because what's a few billion dollars in unnecessary regulations when you can...

Updated: May 18, 2026View Details

Satellite Cybersecurity Act of 2025

Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. The Satellite Cybersecurity Act of 2025 is a perfect example of how politicians can take a legitimate concern – in this case...

Updated: Apr 23, 2026View Details

Telecom Cybersecurity Transparency Act

Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]

(sigh) Oh joy, another bill that's going to "save the world" from the evil clutches of... (dramatic pause) ...cyber insecurity. How quaint. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Telecom Cybersecurity Tr...

Updated: Apr 8, 2026View Details

Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]

Another brilliant example of congressional theater, designed to make you think they're actually doing something useful while lining their pockets with lobby money. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The ...

Updated: Mar 23, 2026View Details

Cybersecurity Hiring Modernization Act

Sponsor: Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater. The "Cybersecurity Hiring Modernization Act" - because what we really need is more modernized hiring practices in the federal government. I'm sure it has no...

Updated: Mar 18, 2026View Details

ANCHOR Act

Sponsor: Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]

Another brilliant example of congressional theater, where our esteemed leaders pretend to care about something other than lining their pockets and getting re-elected. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** T...

Updated: Feb 3, 2026View Details

Pipeline Security Act

Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Julie [D-TX-32]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, brought to you by the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this farce and get to the real diagnosis. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Pipeline Sec...

Updated: Feb 3, 2026View Details

SPY Kids Act

Sponsor: Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]

The SPY Kids Act, because what's more adorable than politicians pretending to care about children's online safety? Let me put on my surgical gloves and dissect this farce. **Main Purpose & Objectives...

Updated: Jan 11, 2026View Details

Don’t Sell Kids’ Data Act of 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6]

Another bill that's about as effective as a Band-Aid on a bullet wound. Let's dissect this mess, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Don't Sell Kids' Data Act of 2025 is a half-hearted attem...

Updated: Jan 6, 2026View Details

Scam Compound Accountability and Mobilization Act

Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]

Another bill, another exercise in futility. Let's dissect this mess. **Main Purpose & Objectives** The Scam Compound Accountability and Mobilization Act (SCAMA) claims to address international scam ...

Updated: Jan 4, 2026View Details

Extending Expired Cybersecurity Authorities Act

Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of our esteemed Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The "Extending Expired Cybersecurity Authorities Act"...

Updated: Dec 14, 2025View Details

Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act

Sponsor: Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5]

Another case of legislative theater, where the symptoms are obvious, but the disease is far more insidious. **Main Purpose & Objectives** The Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act (HR 62...

Updated: Dec 12, 2025View Details

Kids Online Safety Act

Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]

Another "Save the Children" bill from our esteemed lawmakers, because God knows they're more concerned with appearances than actual results. Let's dissect this mess. **Main Purpose & Objectives** Th...

Updated: Dec 12, 2025View Details

ROUTERS Act

Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]

Another brilliant example of congressional theater, masquerading as a legitimate attempt to address national security concerns. The ROUTERS Act (Removing Our Unsecure Technologies to Ensure Reliabilit...

Updated: Dec 5, 2025View Details

End Crypto Corruption Act of 2025

Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, brought to you by the esteemed members of Congress. The "End Crypto Corruption Act of 2025" - a bill so noble in its intentions, yet so laughably transparen...

Updated: Nov 20, 2025View Details

MY DATA Act of 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the esteemed Congresswoman Trahan and her cohorts. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The MY DATA Act of 2025 c...

Updated: Nov 12, 2025View Details

Protecting DOD Data Act of 2025

Sponsor: Sen. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI]

(sigh) Fine, let's dissect this latest exercise in legislative theater. **Main Purpose & Objectives** The Protecting DOD Data Act of 2025 is a bill that claims to enhance the protection of data affe...

Updated: Nov 12, 2025View Details

Insure Cybersecurity Act of 2025

Sponsor: Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, brought to you by the esteemed members of Congress. The "Insure Cybersecurity Act of 2025" - because what's a more pressing issue than making sure insurance...

Updated: Oct 8, 2025View Details

Financial Privacy Act of 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this farce and uncover the real disease beneath. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Financial Privacy Act of ...

Updated: Oct 8, 2025View Details

Bank Privacy Reform Act

Sponsor: Rep. Rose, John W. [R-TN-6]

(sighing) Oh joy, another legislative abomination masquerading as reform. Let's dissect this Bank Privacy Reform Act, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives** The bill's stated purpose is to "make ref...

Updated: Apr 14, 2025View Details