Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act

House Bill

H.R. 2701

119th Congress

Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act

Received in the Senate.

Introduced:Jun 2, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Representative

Democratic

FL-25

Cosponsors

1

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Policy Area

Science, Technology, Communications

Summary

This bill would establish new privacy rights for people's personal information online. It would require companies that collect and use this information to get people's consent before using it, let people access and correct their data, and limit how the information can be used. The bill would also create a new government agency to oversee and enforce these privacy protections.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, House Administration, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

SponsorDebbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL)

Introduced6/2/2025

StatusReceived in the Senate.

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Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act

This bill would establish new privacy rights for people's personal information online. It would require companies that collect and use this information to get people's consent before using it, let people access and correct their data, and limit how the informa

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This bill would establish new privacy rights for people's personal information online. It would require companies that collect and use this information to get people's consent before using it, let people access and correct their data, and limit how the information can be used. The bill would also create a new government agency to oversee and enforce these privacy protections.

Bill Number: 2701
Sponsor: Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL)
Introduced: 6/2/2025
Status: Received in the Senate.
Policy Area: Science, Technology, Communications

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Fact Sheet

Title: Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act
Bill Number: 2701
Sponsor: Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL)
Status: Received in the Senate.
Introduced: 6/2/2025
Summary: This bill would establish new privacy rights for people's personal information online. It would require companies that collect and use this information to get people's consent before using it, let people access and correct their data, and limit how the information can be used. The bill would also cr

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would establish new privacy rights for people's personal information online. It would require companies that collect and use this information to get people's consent before using it, let people access and correct their data, and limit how the information can be used. The bill would also create a new government agency to oversee and enforce these privacy protections.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Online Privacy Act of 2023 This bill establishes online privacy rights for personal information, including the contents of personal communications. It also applies requirements for protecting those rights to certain data processors, service providers, and other entities that collect, process, or maintain personal information and transmit it online. The entities covered by the bill must generally permit individuals to oversee and control their personal information, including by allowing them to <ul> <li>access, download, and transmit their information;</li> <li>correct inaccurate or incomplete information;</li> <li>request the deletion of their information; and</li> <li>request human reviews of certain automated processes.</li> </ul> Further, the bill limits how covered entities may use, retain, and disclose personal information and otherwise requires actions to preserve information privacy. For example, covered entities must (1) notify and obtain consent from individuals before using, retaining, or disclosing their information in most instances; and (2) maintain privacy and information security policies. Additionally, covered entities may not process information for purposes related to employment, housing, and other opportunities in a discriminatory manner. The bill establishes the Digital Privacy Agency to administer the provisions of the bill and transfers certain authorities, employees, and responsibilities related to information privacy from the Federal Communications Commission to the agency. Violations of the bill's requirements may be enforced by the Digital Privacy Agency, states, and individuals. The bill sets out specific guidelines for investigating and adjudicating violations, with violations subject to civil penalties. The bill also requires research and public education on information privacy.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Gives people new rights to access, correct, and delete their personal information collected online
Requires companies to get consent before using people's data and limits how it can be used
Creates a new government agency to enforce the privacy protections

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would affect anyone whose personal information is collected and used online, including internet users, social media users, and customers of online services. If passed, it could lead to significant changes in how companies handle people's data, giving consumers more control and transparency over how their information is used.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Science, Technology, Communications

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2701, 119th Congress (2025). "Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-2701