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HR 4755 118th Congress House Science, Technology, Communications Computer security and identity theft Computers and information technology Congressional oversight Public-private cooperation Research administration and funding Research and development Right of privacy Technology assessment

Privacy Enhancing Technology Research Act

Introduced: July 19, 2023 Introduced by: Stevens, Haley M. Democratic · Michigan See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 15 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 30, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Apr 29, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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
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
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2688-2689)
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
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4755.
Apr 29, 2024
Mr. Lucas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 29, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2652-2654)
Sep 21, 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 170.
Sep 21, 2023
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 118-210.
Jul 27, 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0.
Jul 27, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 19, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Jul 19, 2023
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Apr 29, 2024 House · vote #154 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 354–36 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now April 30, 2024

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

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1