H.R. 4755: Privacy Enhancing Technology Research Act

118th Congress · Sponsored from Michigan · In committee

What this bill does

Privacy Enhancing Technology Research ActThis 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.

Key facts

• Status In committee
• Introduced 2023-07-19
• Policy area Science, Technology, Communications
• Cosponsors 1
• Latest action Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Sponsor

Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11]

Lead sponsor · Michigan

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Who funds the sponsor?

Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11] introduced H.R. 4755. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.

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