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Moving Americans Privacy Protection Act

2/10/2024, 9:08 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1568

Bill 118 hr 1568, also known as the Moving Americans Privacy Protection Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to protect the privacy of American citizens when they are moving to a new residence.

The Moving Americans Privacy Protection Act would require moving companies to take certain steps to safeguard the personal information of their customers. This includes implementing data security measures to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information such as addresses, contact information, and payment details.

Additionally, the bill would also establish guidelines for how moving companies can use and share customer data. This is aimed at preventing the misuse of personal information for marketing purposes or other unauthorized activities. Overall, the Moving Americans Privacy Protection Act seeks to ensure that individuals who are in the process of moving are not at risk of having their privacy compromised. By setting clear standards for data protection and usage, this legislation aims to give Americans peace of mind when entrusting their personal information to moving companies.

Congressional Summary of HR 1568

Moving Americans Privacy Protection Act

This bill revises requirements regarding the public disclosure of personally identifiable information contained in the manifest of vessels or aircraft entering a U.S. port or place. Specifically, the bill directs U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to remove such information, including Social Security numbers and passport numbers, from a manifest signed and transmitted to CBP before it is accessible by the public.

Current Status of Bill HR 1568

Bill HR 1568 is currently in the status of To President since February 8, 2024. Bill HR 1568 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 10, 2023.  Bill HR 1568's most recent activity was Presented to President. as of February 8, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1568

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1568

Primary Policy Focus

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Potential Impact Areas

- Aviation and airports
- Business records
- Customs enforcement
- Government information and archives
- Marine and inland water transportation
- Right of privacy

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1568

Moving Americans Privacy Protection Act
Moving Americans Privacy Protection Act
Moving Americans Privacy Protection Act
Moving Americans Privacy Protection Act
Moving Americans Privacy Protection Act
Moving Americans Privacy Protection Act
To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to protect personally identifiable information, and for other purposes.

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