HOUSE 3991117th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

TELL Act

Last Action: 6/18/2021

Actions

2021-06-18Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
2021-06-17Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2021-06-17Introduced in House
2021-06-17Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2021-06-17 (00)

Telling Everyone the Location of data Leaving the U.S. Act or the TELL Act

This bill requires online sellers or distributors of mobile applications that maintain and store information in China to conspicuously disclose to users that such information is stored in China and whether the information is accessible by the Chinese Communist Party or a Chinese state-owned entity.

Cosponsors (9)

Scott Perry (R-PA)
Lance Gooden (R-TX)
Brian Babin (R-TX)
Marjorie Greene (R-GA)
Lisa McClain (R-MI)
Ashley Hinson (R-IA)
Madison Cawthorn (R-NC)
Lauren Boebert (R-CO)
Debbie Lesko (R-AZ)

Subjects

Asia
China
Civil actions and liability
Computers and information technology
Consumer affairs
Foreign and international corporations
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media

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