Bill · H.R. 9402· House(119-HR-9402)
Stop Spying Bosses Act
- Introduced
- 6/23/2026
- Last activity
- 6/23/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and House Administration, 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
- Christopher Deluzio
- Cosponsors
- - 10 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The bill, known as the Stop Spying Bosses Act, places strict limits on how employers can watch, monitor, and collect data on workers and job applicants. It sets up a new Worker Protection and Technology Division inside the Department of Labor to oversee these rules and handle complaints. Employers must clearly tell workers what data they collect and why, and give workers the right to see and fix mistakes in their files. The legislation bans the selling of worker data and outlaws spying on off-duty workers or union activities. Finally, it gives workers and labor unions the power to sue companies in federal court if they break these rules.
Yes· 3 of 9
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?+9
The bill protects workers from intrusive surveillance of personal identity markers and off-duty activities.
Does this give people more control over their personal data?+8
The bill establishes strict rules on the collection, usage, and disclosure of employee data.
Would union members be better off under this?+6
The bill prohibits monitoring of union-related activities and protects organizing rights.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-4
The bill imposes new compliance, disclosure, and record-keeping requirements on employers.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection from Off-Duty Surveillance: Under Section 3(a)(2), employers are banned from collecting data on workers while they are off-duty, including when they are in break rooms, restrooms, lactation rooms, places of worship, or at home. This protects personal privacy and gives workers peace of mind when they are not on the clock.
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Right to Access and Correct Personal Records: Under Section 5(a), employers must let workers view the data collected on them and correct any information that is incomplete or wrong. This ensures that employment decisions are not based on faulty or inaccurate information.
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Strong Whistleblower Protections: Under Section 8(a), employers are barred from punishing, threatening, or harassing workers who report violations or speak out about privacy concerns. This protects workers who stand up for their rights from retaliation.
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Bans on Selling Worker Data: Under Section 3(c)(1), employers and their service providers are completely prohibited from selling or licensing worker data to anyone. This stops companies from profiting off of workers' personal information.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Increased Administrative Burdens and Costs: Under Section 4, employers must provide detailed, ongoing disclosures about every piece of data they collect, how they store it, and how it impacts work decisions. Smaller businesses or employers with limited resources might struggle with the heavy paperwork and setup costs required to meet these rules.
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 Union Workers+6Good For People With Disabilities+5Good For Low Income Households+4Good For Middle Class Households+4Good For Business Owners-4
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Privacy Rights+9Improves Government Transparency+5
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+8
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Union Protections+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+5
- 9/28/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/6/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 7/23/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/22/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/25/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/23/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and House Administration, 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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