Deafblind DATA Act

House Bill

H.R. 2947

119th Congress

Deafblind DATA Act

In Committee

Introduced:May 19, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Elissa Slotkin

Senator

Democratic

MI

Cosponsors

8

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Law

Summary

The Deafblind DATA Act addresses data collection and reporting requirements related to individuals who are deafblind. It aims to improve understanding of this population needs and the services available to support them.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

SponsorElissa Slotkin (D-MI)

Introduced5/19/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

ChamberHouse

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Deafblind DATA Act

The Deafblind DATA Act addresses data collection and reporting requirements related to individuals who are deafblind. It aims to improve understanding of this population needs and the services available to support them.

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The Deafblind DATA Act addresses data collection and reporting requirements related to individuals who are deafblind. It aims to improve understanding of this population needs and the services available to support them.

Bill Number: 2947
Sponsor: Elissa Slotkin (D-MI)
Introduced: 5/19/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Policy Area: Law

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Fact Sheet

Title: Deafblind DATA Act
Bill Number: 2947
Sponsor: Elissa Slotkin (D-MI)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced: 5/19/2025
Summary: The Deafblind DATA Act addresses data collection and reporting requirements related to individuals who are deafblind. It aims to improve understanding of this population needs and the services available to support them.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Deafblind DATA Act addresses data collection and reporting requirements related to individuals who are deafblind. It aims to improve understanding of this population needs and the services available to support them.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Justice Against Sponsors of Illicit Fentanyl Act of 2023 This bill allows foreign states to be sued in a U.S. court for physical injury to a person or property or death occurring in the United States as a result of fentanyl trafficking. (Typically, a foreign state is immune from lawsuits filed against it in a U.S. court.) Specifically, a foreign state is not immune from a lawsuit seeking damages for (1) an act of fentanyl trafficking in or into the United States, or (2) a tortious act or acts regardless where the tortious act or acts occurred. If the United States is in discussions with a foreign state that is seeking to resolve claims related to fentanyl trafficking or tortious acts, the Department of Justice may intervene and seek a stay in a case filed under this bill involving the foreign state.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Improves data collection on deafblind individuals
Enhances reporting on deafblind population needs
Supports better service planning and delivery
Addresses gaps in understanding of deafblind community
Informs policy for dual sensory impairment

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Individuals who are deafblind would benefit from improved data informing services and support. Better understanding of this population unique needs could lead to more effective programs and resources.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Law

Related Subjects

Civil actions and liability

Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad

Drug trafficking and controlled substances

Judicial procedure and administration

Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2947, 119th Congress (2025). "Deafblind DATA Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-2947

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