Contact Congress about H.R. 8818: American Privacy Rights Act of 2024
Many companies would have to collect less personal data and give people more control over it. People could see, fix, delete, and move their data, and could opt out of many data transfers and targeted ads. Kids and teens would get stronger limits on ads and data sharing.
Modern Action explains legislation in plain English, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.
American Privacy Rights Act of 2024 is a House bill in Congress.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people whose data companies collect, companies that handle that data, and children and teens online. It also affects data brokers, advertisers, app and website operators, and state and federal privacy enforcers.
Why this matters: Today, people often have little control over how companies use their personal data. This bill would give many people clear rights and would set one national rule for many businesses. It could change how websites, apps, data brokers, advertisers, and connected devices collect and use data. It could also replace parts of the state-by-state privacy patchwork, though some state and sector laws would remain.
Key provisions in H.R. 8818
- Applies to many businesses, nonprofits, common carriers, and platforms that control how personal data is collected, used, kept, or shared. Small businesses are exempt if they meet the bill’s revenue and data limits.
- Defines several key kinds of data. These include covered data, sensitive covered data, biometric data, genetic data, online activity profiles, and covered minors, meaning people under 17.
- Requires companies to collect, use, keep, or share only the data they need. The use must be proportional and limited to a requested service or a listed allowed purpose.
- Requires clear, active consent for most uses or sharing of sensitive data, biometric data, and genetic data. It also limits how long companies may keep that data and bans selling biometric or genetic data for value.
- Allows data use for specific reasons. These include security, fraud prevention, legal compliance, product recalls, research, medical and public-interest research, and some ads and measurement using non-sensitive data.
How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 8818
You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.
Questions people ask about H.R. 8818
- What is H.R. 8818?
- Many companies would have to collect less personal data and give people more control over it. People could see, fix, delete, and move their data, and could opt out of many data transfers and targeted ads. Kids and teens would get stronger limits on ads and data sharing.
- How do I support or oppose H.R. 8818?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about H.R. 8818?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain H.R. 8818 before I act?
- Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.
