Contact Congress about S. 3494: Auto Data Privacy and Autonomy Act

Car makers could not use, sell, or share covered vehicle data without the owner’s consent. Owners would also get access to that data and more control over it.

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Auto Data Privacy and Autonomy Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Latest action on S. 3494: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people who own covered vehicles and the companies that make those vehicles. Owners would gain more control over vehicle data. Manufacturers would face new limits on using, selling, or sharing that data.

Why this matters: Cars can collect data, and this bill would give owners more power over what happens to that data. It would shift control away from vehicle makers by requiring owner consent before they use, sell, or share covered data. The current packet does not include a full outside analysis, so details beyond the official text excerpt remain limited.

Key provisions in S. 3494

• The bill’s official title is the Auto Data Privacy and Autonomy Act.
• The bill would stop makers of covered vehicles from accessing, selling, or sharing covered data unless the vehicle owner gives consent. It would also require those makers to give owners access to and control over that data.
• Senator Lee introduced the bill in the Senate on December 16, 2025.
• After introduction, the Senate read the bill twice and sent it to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill’s purpose is to protect covered vehicle data and give owners more control over it.
• The bill begins with the standard line saying Congress is enacting it, followed by Section 1.

How Modern Action helps you take action on S. 3494

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 S. 3494

What is S. 3494?

Car makers could not use, sell, or share covered vehicle data without the owner’s consent. Owners would also get access to that data and more control over it.

How do I support or oppose S. 3494?

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 S. 3494?

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Can Modern Action explain S. 3494 before I act?

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