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Privacy Act Modernization Act of 2025
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Summary of Bill S 1208
Bill 119 s 1208, also known as the "Records Act," is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to amend title 5 of the United States Code in order to address the way records are maintained on individuals. The bill seeks to enhance transparency and accountability in the handling of personal information by federal agencies.
Specifically, the bill includes provisions that require federal agencies to maintain accurate and up-to-date records on individuals, as well as to establish procedures for individuals to access and correct their own records. Additionally, the bill aims to strengthen privacy protections for individuals by limiting the sharing of personal information between federal agencies without proper authorization.
Overall, the goal of Bill 119 s 1208 is to ensure that the government maintains accurate and secure records on individuals while also respecting their privacy rights. The bill is currently under consideration in the US Congress and has garnered bipartisan support for its efforts to improve the handling of personal information by federal agencies.
Specifically, the bill includes provisions that require federal agencies to maintain accurate and up-to-date records on individuals, as well as to establish procedures for individuals to access and correct their own records. Additionally, the bill aims to strengthen privacy protections for individuals by limiting the sharing of personal information between federal agencies without proper authorization.
Overall, the goal of Bill 119 s 1208 is to ensure that the government maintains accurate and secure records on individuals while also respecting their privacy rights. The bill is currently under consideration in the US Congress and has garnered bipartisan support for its efforts to improve the handling of personal information by federal agencies.
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Current Status of Bill S 1208
Bill S 1208 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 31, 2025. Bill S 1208 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 31, 2025. Bill S 1208's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of March 31, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1208
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
2Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
3Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1208
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1208
A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to address records maintained on individuals, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to address records maintained on individuals, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1208
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