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REPAIR Act
12/31/2022, 5:36 AM
Summary of Bill HR 5433
The REPAIR Act allocates a significant amount of money towards repairing roads, bridges, and other critical infrastructure that is in need of maintenance. This funding is intended to help address the growing infrastructure crisis in the United States and ensure that the country's transportation systems are safe and reliable for all citizens.
In addition to funding for infrastructure repair, the REPAIR Act also includes provisions for improving the resiliency of infrastructure to withstand natural disasters and other emergencies. This is seen as a crucial step in ensuring that the country's infrastructure is able to withstand the challenges of the 21st century. Overall, the REPAIR Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that aims to address the pressing need for infrastructure repair and improvement in the United States. If passed, this bill has the potential to make a significant impact on the country's transportation systems and ensure that they are able to meet the needs of citizens for years to come.
Congressional Summary of HR 5433
Renew Effective Protection of Americans' Information Rights Act or the REPAIR Act
This bill restricts the use of information reasonably linked to an individual (or the individual's internet-connected device) that is collected, processed, or transferred by certain entities subject to unfair competition laws.
Individuals must affirmatively and expressly consent to the use of their information and may withdraw their consent. Entities may only use information as reasonably necessary and for the allowable purposes (e.g., completing transactions at an individual's request, complying with legal obligations, and other purposes specified in the bill) to which the individual consented. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) may allow additional purposes through rulemaking. Entities must also establish data security practices.
Additionally, entities must make their privacy policies publicly available, and individuals must consent to a policy change that weakens privacy protections before the change takes effect. Further, entities must (1) notify individuals in real-time when their information is being used; and (2) provide copies of, delete, mask, or correct information at an individual's request. However, these requirements shall not apply to entities that have revenues, staffing levels, and related indicators below specified limits.
The FTC must also develop a downloadable program that allows individuals to opt out of unwanted data harvesting and targeted advertising by public-facing websites, applications, and related operators (e.g., social networks and search engines). Operators must comply with requirements related to the program.
Along with existing remedies, the bill provides civil penalties for violations of the bill and allows enforcement by the FTC, states, Indian tribes, and territories.
