Bill · H.R. 5006· House(119-HR-5006)
Health Privacy From Global Bureaucrats Act
- Introduced
- 8/19/2025
- Last activity
- 8/19/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- W. Steube
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Health Privacy From Global Bureaucrats Act," directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of the Treasury to act. The primary goal is to prohibit the release of specific data to the World Health Organization or any foreign government. The data covered includes taxpayer, patient, and vaccine data that is under the control of these Secretaries. This legislation aims to restrict how such sensitive information is shared externally.
Yes· 3 of 24
Does this give people more control over their personal data?+8
The bill establishes strict prohibitions against the release of taxpayer, patient, and vaccine data to foreign governments or the WHO.
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?+8
The bill enhances personal privacy by preventing the government from sharing sensitive personal and financial data with foreign entities.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+2
The bill protects the privacy of sensitive taxpayer and patient information.
The opposite
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?-2
The bill limits the sharing of sensitive data with international organizations like the World Health Organization.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Data Privacy Protection: By directing the Secretaries to prohibit the release of taxpayer, patient, and vaccine data to the World Health Organization or a foreign government, the bill aims to keep sensitive personal and financial information secure (Section 2, subsection a and b).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned 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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans+2Good For Asian Americans+2Good For High Income Households+2Good For Hispanic Americans+2Good For Immigrants+2Good For L G B T Q Community+2Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Men+2Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For Native Americans+2Good For People With Disabilities+2Good For Retirees+2Good For Veterans+2Good For White Americans+2Good For Women+2Good For Farmers+1Good For Gun Owners+1Good For Rural Residents+1Good For Students+1Good For Union Workers+1Good For Urban Residents+1
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+8
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Privacy Rights+8
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances-2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+1
- 8/19/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House