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RepublicanBill · H.R. 8513· House(119-HR-8513)

PROTECT Act

Rep. Hill
Age: 70 years
Arkansas
Introduced
4/27/2026
Last activity
4/27/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsored by
J. Hill
Cosponsors
Republican - 1Democrat - 2
Government Operations and Politics
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "PROTECT Act," directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide specific guidance. The Secretary must share best practices regarding the handling of personally identifiable information for various government and private sector workers. This guidance must be distributed to Federal, State, and local government agencies, as well as appropriate private sector entities. The dissemination must occur within one year of enactment and every four years thereafter. The guidance covers the handling of information for officers, officials, employees, and contractors. It also includes actions these individuals can take to ensure their safety.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Does this protect people from being watched or searched?+6

    The bill establishes guidelines to safeguard the personally identifiable information of government and private sector employees.

  • Does this give people more control over their personal data?+5

    The bill requires the creation of best practices for handling personally identifiable information to protect individual identities.

  • Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+3

    The bill mandates guidance on the handling of personally identifiable information to enhance security for government and private sector personnel.

The opposite

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?-2

    By focusing on the confidentiality of personnel information, the bill prioritizes privacy over the public's ability to access specific identity-related data.