FISH Act of 2025

Senate Bill

S. 688

119th Congress

FISH Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 12, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Dan Sullivan

Senator

Republican

AK

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Commerce

Summary

The FISH Act of 2025 requires major websites and social media platforms to get users' permission before collecting or sharing their personal data. The platforms also have to clearly explain what data they're collecting and who they're sharing it with.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

SponsorDan Sullivan (R-AK)

Introduced6/12/2025

StatusCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorab

ChamberSenate

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FISH Act of 2025

The FISH Act of 2025 requires major websites and social media platforms to get users' permission before collecting or sharing their personal data. The platforms also have to clearly explain what data they're collecting and who they're sharing it with.

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The FISH Act of 2025 requires major websites and social media platforms to get users' permission before collecting or sharing their personal data. The platforms also have to clearly explain what data they're collecting and who they're sharing it with.

Bill Number: 688
Sponsor: Dan Sullivan (R-AK)
Introduced: 6/12/2025
Status: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorab
Policy Area: Commerce

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Fact Sheet

Title: FISH Act of 2025
Bill Number: 688
Sponsor: Dan Sullivan (R-AK)
Status: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorab
Introduced: 6/12/2025
Summary: The FISH Act of 2025 requires major websites and social media platforms to get users' permission before collecting or sharing their personal data. The platforms also have to clearly explain what data they're collecting and who they're sharing it with.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The FISH Act of 2025 requires major websites and social media platforms to get users' permission before collecting or sharing their personal data. The platforms also have to clearly explain what data they're collecting and who they're sharing it with.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Data and Algorithm Transparency Agreement Act or the DATA Act This bill requires certain internet platforms (e.g., large websites and social networks) that use algorithms for suggesting content to obtain express consent from their users before collecting or sharing their personal data. These platforms must notify users of this requirement. The notice must include specified information, including the type of data collected and the names of any third parties with which the data is shared. The bill provides for enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission and a private right of action against a violator of the bill.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires large internet platforms to obtain express consent from users before collecting or sharing their personal data
Platforms must notify users about the type of data collected and third parties it's shared with
Gives the Federal Trade Commission power to enforce the law and allows individuals to sue violators

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If enacted, this bill would give users more control over their personal information on major online platforms. It would impact millions of Americans who use social media, search engines, and other large websites. The changes could limit how much data these companies collect and share, which could affect their targeted advertising and recommendation algorithms.