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HR 4049 106th Congress House

Privacy Commission Act

Official title: To establish the Commission for the Comprehensive Study of Privacy Protection.

Introduced: March 21, 2000 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 19 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 2, 2000
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 250 - 146 (Roll no. 503). (text: CR H8561-8563)
Oct 2, 2000
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8588-8589)
Oct 2, 2000
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.
Oct 2, 2000
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4049.
Oct 2, 2000
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8561-8570)
Oct 2, 2000
Mr. Horn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 29, 2000
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 554.
Sep 29, 2000
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Government Reform. H. Rept. 106-919.
Jun 29, 2000
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jun 29, 2000
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 14, 2000
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jun 14, 2000
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 16, 2000
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
May 15, 2000
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 12, 2000
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 29, 2000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology.
Mar 23, 2000
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1289)
Mar 21, 2000
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Mar 21, 2000
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Oct 2, 2000 House · vote #503 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Failed 250–146 See who voted →
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 250 - 146 (Roll no. 503). (text: CR H8561-8563)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Privacy Commission Act - Establishes the Commission for the Comprehensive Study of Privacy Protection to study issues relating to protection of individual privacy and the appropriate balance to be achieved between protecting such privacy and allowing appropriate uses of information, including: (1) the monitoring, collection, and distribution of personal information by the government and by individuals or entities; (2) privacy protection efforts of the government and the private sector; and (3) employer practices and policies with respect to the financial and health information of employees.

Requires the Commission to: (1) conduct at least two hearings in each of the five geographical regions of the United States; and (2) report to the President and Congress on its findings, including regarding potential threats to privacy, the effectiveness of existing efforts to protect privacy, necessary reforms, and the cost of proposed legislative or regulatory changes.

Authorizes appropriations.

Sets forth provisions governing protection of individually identifiable information and proprietary business and financial information disclosed to or obtained by the Commission.

 Bill text 2 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 8
All 8 Republican 2
Isakson, Johnny
· Jun 27, 2000
 R
Thune, John
South Dakota · May 24, 2000
DOOLEY, CAL
· May 3, 2000
TURNER, JIM
· Apr 5, 2000
GREENWOOD, JAMES
· Mar 21, 2000
KLECZKA, GERALD
· Mar 21, 2000
 R
Lucas, Frank D.
Oklahoma · Mar 21, 2000
Vitter, David
· Mar 21, 2000
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4049: Privacy Commission Act. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-4049/
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