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House of Representatives introduces SECURE Data Act

Original title: SECURE Data Act

Last action · April 21, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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What This Bill Would Do

The SECURE Data Act has been introduced in the House of Representatives to establish new federal requirements for data security and privacy practices. The bill is currently under review by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Why it matters

This legislation initiates the formal process to potentially set new federal standards for data protection, which would impact compliance requirements for businesses and privacy protections for consumers nationwide.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

House Committee on Energy and Commerce

The committee is responsible for reviewing the bill's provisions within its jurisdiction.

Directly affected

House Committee on the Judiciary

The committee is responsible for reviewing the bill's provisions within its jurisdiction.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the SECURE Data Act do?
The provided document does not detail the specific provisions of the act; it only notes that the bill has been introduced and s.
What is the current status of the bill?
As of April 21, 2026, the bill has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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News Coverage

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.Apr 21, 2026

Version history

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Lobbying Activity

A STREET STRATEGIES

on behalf of National Association of Convenience Stores

2026

FUEL/GAS/OILBANKINGTOBACCOTAXATION/INTERNAL REVENUE CODE

“Issues relating to renewable fuels and energy policy Issues relating to UST regulations Issues relating to renewable fuels standard implementation Issues relating to retailer liability associated with selling alternative and renewable fuels Issues relating to the gasoline and diesel fuel excise tax Issues relating to Biodiesel Blenders' Tax Credit Issues relating to the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property tax credit Issues relating to Gas prices and fuel markets, price gouging E15 RVP waiver”

Senate LDAMatched on title words onlyView filing on LDA.gov →

340B Health

$240,000

2026

PHARMACY

“The SECURE 340B Act (H.R. 9599); The Tax-Exempt Hospital Transparency Act (H.R.9504); 340B PATIENTS Act (H.R. 4581/S.2372); Community Health Center Drug Pricing Protection Act (H.R. 7391); 2027 OPPS Proposed Rule; Information Collection Request Title: 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Application, Implementation, and Evaluation, OMB Number 0906-NEW; Manufacturer Demand for Access to in-House Pharmacy Claims Data; Lilly 340B Drug Pricing Denial; HRSA Rebate Model Pilot pending regulation; Pending Senate "Gang of Six" draft 340B legislation; FY27 Appropriations legislation; Pending introduction of updated and expanded Community Health Center Drug Pricing Protection Act.”

Senate LDAMatched on title words onlyView filing on LDA.gov →

AARP

$4,110,000

2026

HEALTH ISSUESMEDICARE/MEDICAIDLAW ENFORCEMENT/CRIME/CRIMINAL JUSTICEPHARMACY

“P.L. 119-21, One Big Beautiful Bill Act H.R. 8867, Planning for Long-term Aging Needs (PLAN) Act H.R. 5861, Legacy Act of 2025 H.R. 9393, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act. H.R. 9396, the Prior Authorization Accountability Act. S. 4916, the Aging with Artificial Intelligence Act. H.R. 8100, Safe Staffing Saves Lives Act. S. 3886, Nurses Belong in Nursing Homes Act. H.R. 6766/S. 3492, the Essential Caregivers Act of 2025. H.R. 7966/S. 4118, Hospice Care Accountability, Reform, and Enforcement (Hospice CARE) Act. S. 2120, the Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025 H.R. 5575, the Firefighters Assisting Seniors to Emergency Response (FASTER) Act of 2025. H.R. 3954/S. 4641, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act. H.R.5554/S.2831, Stand Strong for Medicare Act. S. 3439/H.R. 6735, Connecting Caregivers to Medicare Act and efforts related to the bill S. 1227/H.R. 2491, Alleviating Barriers for Caregivers Act S. 668/H.R. 3183, Supporting Access to Falls Education and Prevention and Strengthening Training Efforts and Promoting Safety Initiatives (SAFE STEPS) for Veterans Act of 2025 CMS-1851-P, Hospice Proposed rule. CMS-1843-P, Skilled Nursing Facility Proposed rule. CMS-1844-P, Home Health Proposed rule. No bill number. Health care transparency. No bill number. Discussed use of artificial intelligence and health data technology. No bill number. Discussed health-related policies and activities around the fall respiratory virus season. No bill number. Discussed health insurance affordability proposals. No bill number. Discussed Nursing Home staffing standards, safety, and quality. No bill number. Discussed Nursing home transparency and ownership requirements. No bill number. Discussed home health, hospice, and long-term care. No bill number. Discussed falls prevention. No bill number. Discussed social isolation. No bill number. Discussed HUD Assisted Living Requirements No bill number. Discussed family caregiving. No bill number. Discussed AARP paper on Medicare Caregiver Training Services. No bill number. Discussed Medicaid community engagement interim final rule, including the family caregiver exemption. No bill number. Discussed the paid direct care workforce in long-term care. No bill number. Discussed the unaffordability of long-term care. No bill number. Discussed Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration Program and Medicaid HCBS spousal impoverishment protections. No bill number. Discussed Medicaid fraud and family caregivers, Medicaid self-direction programs. No bill number. Discussed sandwich generation family caregiver hearing and submitted a statement for the record discussing family caregivers and sandwich generation caregivers, programs that support them, AARP caregiving resources, and federal policies to support sandwich generation caregivers and caregivers more broadly. No bill number. Discussed long-term care. No bill number. CMS-2453-NC; Medicaid Program; 2028 Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Quality Measure Set Submitted comments No bill number. Discussed expanding access to home care. No bill number. Discussed the increasing cost of home care No bill number. Discussed HSA use for telehealth chronic care management services/subscriptions. No bill number. Discussed artificial intelligence and technology”

Senate LDAMatched on title words onlyView on LDA.gov →

1607 STRATEGIES, LLC

on behalf of inspHIRE IO Corp. DBA Candidly

2026

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS/INVESTMENTS/SECRETIREMENT

“Student loan and retirement security issues. Implementation of SECURE 2.0 of 2022 Act. Access to student loan payment data to allow employees to match student loan payments with retirement savings payments. Issues related to Stop Student Debt Relief Scams Act of 2019.”

Senate LDAMatched on title words onlyView filing on LDA.gov →

1607 STRATEGIES, LLC

on behalf of inspHIRE IO Corp. DBA Candidly

2026

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS/INVESTMENTS/SECRETIREMENT

“Student loan and retirement security issues. Implementation of SECURE 2.0 of 2022 Act. Access to student loan payment data to allow employees to match student loan payments with retirement savings payments. Issues related to Stop Student Debt Relief Scams Act of 2019.”

Senate LDAMatched on title words onlyView filing on LDA.gov →

FORZA DC, LLC

on behalf of MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC.

Senate LDAMatched on title words onlyView filing on LDA.gov →

ALLON ADVOCACY, LLC

on behalf of YODLEE INC.

Senate LDAMatched on title words onlyView filing on LDA.gov →

1607 STRATEGIES, LLC

on behalf of inspHIRE IO Corp. DBA Candidly

2025

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS/INVESTMENTS/SECRETIREMENT

“Student loan and retirement security issues. Implementation of SECURE 2.0 of 2022 Act. Access to student loan payment data to allow employees to match student loan payments with retirement savings payments. Issues related to Stop Student Debt Relief Scams Act of 2019.”

Senate LDAMatched on title words onlyView filing on LDA.gov →

1607 STRATEGIES, LLC

on behalf of inspHIRE IO Corp. DBA Candidly

2025

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS/INVESTMENTS/SECRETIREMENT

“Student loan and retirement security issues. Implementation of SECURE 2.0 of 2022 Act. Access to student loan payment data to allow employees to match student loan payments with retirement savings payments. Issues related to Stop Student Debt Relief Scams Act of 2019.”

Senate LDAMatched on title words onlyView filing on LDA.gov →

1607 STRATEGIES, LLC

on behalf of inspHIRE IO Corp. DBA Candidly

2025

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS/INVESTMENTS/SECRETIREMENT

“Student loan and retirement security issues. Implementation of SECURE 2.0 of 2022 Act. Access to student loan payment data to allow employees to match student loan payments with retirement savings payments. Issues related to Stop Student Debt Relief Scams Act of 2019.”

Senate LDAMatched on title words onlyView filing on LDA.gov →

Full breakdown

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Discoveries

1 pattern noticed across the record

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift70% confidence

Legislative focus on data security

The introduction of the SECURE Data Act indicates ongoing legislative interest in federal data privacy and security regulation.

Connected Entities

Energy and Commerce Committee, Committee on the Judiciary
OrganizationEnergy and Commerce Committee“House committee assigned to review the bill.”Map →
OrganizationCommittee on the Judiciary“House committee assigned to review the bill.”Map →

Sources

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www.congress.gov

Analysis Score

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  • Significance40
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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz20
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