Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Data Privacy Bill

WASHINGTON, June 4, 2026 – Witnesses emphasized the importance of creating a national privacy standard during a Wednesday hearing. The House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade discussed the SECURE Data Act, a bill that would create a single federal framework for data privacy.

In his opening remarks, House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Rep. Brett Guthrie , R-Ky., discussed the importance of having a bill that protects consumers while allowing businesses to grow. He said, “We have to innovate and also protect individuals' data.”

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