HR-742 : Still Just a Bill


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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2023-03-09CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 22.House committee actions
2023-03-09CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2023-02-07CommitteeForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .House committee actions
2023-02-07CommitteeSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2023-02-02CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.House committee actions
2023-02-02IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2023-02-02IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Commerce
Related Subjects
  • Civil actions and liability
  • Computers and information technology
  • Consumer affairs
  • Foreign and international corporations
  • Fraud offenses and financial crimes
  • Internet, web applications, social media
Related Geographic Entities
  • Asia
  • China
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