H.R. 4755 · 118th Congress · House

Privacy Enhancing Technology Research Act

In Congress· Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced
Jul 19, 23
Passed House
Apr 29, 24
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

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.

Previous Versions

07Sep 21, 2023

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.

00Jul 19, 2023

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.

Action Timeline

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  1. APR 30, 2024IntroReferral

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

  2. APR 29, 2024Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules

    (consideration: CR H2652-2654)

    2652Yea
    2654Nay
    0NV
  3. APR 29, 2024Floor

    Mr

    Lucas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  4. APR 29, 2024Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4755.

  5. APR 29, 2024Floor

    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.

  6. APR 29, 2024Floor

    Considered as unfinished business

    (consideration: CR H2688-2689)

    2688Yea
    2689Nay
    0NV
  7. APR 29, 2024Floor

    Passed/agreed to in House

    Roll Call #154

    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)

    354Yea
    36Nay
    0NV
  8. APR 29, 2024Floor

    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)

    Roll Call #154
    354Yea
    36Nay
    0NV
  9. APR 29, 2024Floor

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  10. SEP 21, 2023Committee

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 118-210.

    118Yea
    210Nay
    0NV
  11. SEP 21, 2023Committee

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 118-210.

    118Yea
    210Nay
    0NV
  12. SEP 21, 2023Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 170.

  13. JUL 27, 2023Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  14. JUL 27, 2023Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0.

    35Yea
    0Nay
    0NV
  15. JUL 19, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  16. JUL 19, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  17. JUL 19, 2023IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Committees

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Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

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Referred: Apr 30, 2024

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Science, Space, and Technology Committee

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Referred: Sep 21, 2023

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Science, Space, and Technology Committee

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Referred: Jul 27, 2023

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Science, Space, and Technology Committee

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Referred: Jul 19, 2023

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