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Protecting Consumer Information Act of 2018

Introduced: March 5, 2018 Introduced by: Lieu, Ted Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 115th Congress ended
It never became law before the 115th Congress (2017–2018) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Mar 9, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.
Mar 5, 2018
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 5, 2018
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Protecting Consumer Information Act of 2018

This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission to review protections of customer information against cyber threats. The bill includes provisions related to investigations, enforcement, and regulations that apply to consumer reporting agencies.

What's happening now March 9, 2018

Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.

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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5166: Protecting Consumer Information Act of 2018. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-5166/
MLA
"H.R. 5166: Protecting Consumer Information Act of 2018." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-5166/.
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H.R. 5166, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-5166/.
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