H.R. 4755Privacy Enhancing Technology Research Act

1 recorded action298 of these members are on the 2026 ballotWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Haley M. Stevens [D-MI-11]
Cosponsors: 1 · 1 Republican
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Committees: Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Latest action: Apr 30, 2024 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

IntroducedJul 19, 2023
Passed the HouseApr 29, 2024
Passed the SenateNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS summary

This 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.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 4755 as passed House on Apr 29, 2024. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 154

House Apr 29, 2024

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

Privacy Enhancing Technology Research Act

Passed · Two-thirds required

354 Yea 36 Nay 38 not voting

Crossed both parties 36 of 390 voting members broke with their own party: 36 Republicans.

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All members428 members

Democratic212 members

Republican216 members

marks half of the votes cast. A party’s majority is the side most of its voting members took.

Cosponsors1 · 1 Republican

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.R. 4755 and vote against it. 1 signed when it was filed.

RThomas H. Kean, Jr. [R-NJ-07]Original2026 profile

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H.R. 4755Privacy Enhancing Technology Research Act

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 154

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

How the chamber split

Cosponsors1 · 1 Republican

H.R. 4755Privacy Enhancing Technology Research Act

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 154

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

How the chamber split

Cosponsors1 · 1 Republican

Who lobbied on H.R. 47552 organizations

Who lobbied on H.R. 47552 organizations