Former FCC Commissioner O'Rielly Backs House GOP Data Privacy Bill

WASHINGTON, May 8, 2026 — Former Republican FCC Commissioner Michael O’Rielly is supporting two key provisions in a new data privacy bill introduced in April by House Republican leaders.

The proposed bill, called the Securing and Ensuring Consumer Uniform Rights and Enforcement over Data Act [SECURE Data Act], seeks to protect consumer data while preempting conflicting state laws. It was introduced on April 22.

House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Rep. Brett Guthrie , R-Ky., sponsored the bill alongside Rep. John Joyce , R-Pa.

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