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H.R. 742

Reported by Committee

TELL Act

Introduced 2/2/2023•118th Congress•House

Latest Action

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 22.

3/9/2023 • House

Summary

Telling Everyone the Location of data Leaving the U.S. Act or the TELL Act

This bill requires any person that maintains a website or that sells or distributes a mobile application that maintains and stores information in China to conspicuously disclose certain information to individuals who download or otherwise use the website or application. The disclosures must specify (1) that such information is stored and maintained in China, and (2) whether the information is accessible by the Chinese Communist Party or a Chinese state-owned entity.

The bill also provides for enforcement of these requirements by the Federal Trade Commission.

Introduced in House • 2/2/2023

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Commerce
AsiaChinaCivil actions and liabilityComputers and information technologyConsumer affairsForeign and international corporationsFraud offenses and financial crimesInternet, web applications, social media

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (7)

Party Breakdown

1
Democrats
6
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3]

Republican • SC-3

Sponsored 2/2/2023

Cosponsors (6)

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Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]

D-OH-9

Joined 2/2/2023

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Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]

R-PA-10

Joined 2/2/2023

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Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12]

R-OH-12

Joined 2/7/2023

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Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12]

R-GA-12

Joined 2/7/2023

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Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8]

R-AZ-8

Joined 2/7/2023

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Rep. Santos, George [R-NY-3]

R-NY-3

Joined 2/14/2023

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

February 2, 2023

Committee Review

February 7, 2023

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (1)

Introduced in House2/2/2023

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReported by Committee
Cosponsors6