HOUSE 4755118th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Privacy Enhancing Technology Research Act

Last Action: 4/30/2024

Actions

2024-04-30Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
2024-04-29Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2024-04-29On 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)
2024-04-29Passed/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)
2024-04-29Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2688-2689)
2024-04-29At 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.
2024-04-29DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4755.
2024-04-29Mr. Lucas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2024-04-29Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2652-2654)
2023-09-21Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 170.
2023-09-21Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 118-210.
2023-09-21Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 118-210.
2023-07-27Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0.
2023-07-27Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2023-07-19Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

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CRS Summary

As of 2024-04-29 (53)

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.

Cosponsors (1)

Thomas Kean (R-NJ)

Subjects

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

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