House Lawmakers Target Autumn for Data Privacy Bill

As talks on a data privacy bill reportedly lose steam in the Senate, two Democratic House aides familiar with ongoing discussions said the House Energy and Commerce Committee is targeting the end of September or early October to introduce its own version of privacy legislation.

Both aides said discussions have started about what a bill could look like, with plans for the consumer protection subcommittee chaired by Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) to head up the effort. The sources said their offices have yet to see a draft of the bill language.

Full article: House Lawmakers Target September, October for Data Privacy Bill, Aides Say