Bill · H.R. 2403· House(119-HR-2403)
TELL Act
- Introduced
- 3/27/2025
- Last activity
- 3/27/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Rick Allen
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "TELL Act," targets entities that maintain websites or distribute mobile applications that store collected information in the People's Republic of China. It requires these entities to disclose to users that their information is being stored there. Additionally, the bill mandates disclosure regarding whether the Chinese Communist Party or a Chinese State-owned entity has access to that information. The disclosures must be made in a clear and conspicuous manner. Finally, the Act establishes enforcement through the Federal Trade Commission.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this give people more control over their personal data?+6
The bill improves data privacy by requiring users to be notified about data storage in China and potential government access.
Does this put more rules on large technology companies?+5
The bill imposes new disclosure requirements on entities maintaining websites or mobile applications.
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?+5
The bill enhances privacy rights by mandating disclosure of data location and potential state access.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency for Users: Individuals who download or use a website or mobile application will be informed if their information is stored in the People's Republic of China (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Awareness of Foreign Access: Users will receive disclosure regarding whether the Chinese Communist Party or a Chinese State-owned entity has access to their collected information (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Protection Against Deception: The bill makes it unlawful for required parties to knowingly disclose false information regarding these storage and access details (Section 2(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly detailed in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+6Increases Big Tech Regulation+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Privacy Rights+5Increases Federal Power+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+4
- 11/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/27/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Marcy KapturDemocrat · Ohio
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia