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Auto Data Privacy and Autonomy Act

USA119th CongressHR-6734| House 
| Updated: 12/16/2025
Eric Burlison

Eric Burlison

Republican Representative

Missouri

Cosponsors (4)
Tim Burchett (Republican)Warren Davidson (Republican)Robert F. Onder (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation establishes stringent rules for vehicle manufacturers regarding the handling of covered data from motor vehicles and vehicles used for farming or construction. It broadly prohibits manufacturers from accessing, selling, or sharing this data, which includes both user-provided and vehicle-generated information, without the explicit, informed, and written consent of the vehicle owner. Limited exceptions exist for vehicle performance or safety improvements or legally mandated disclosures. The bill mandates that manufacturers provide vehicle owners with comprehensive access to and control over all their covered data, at no additional cost and in real-time. This includes enabling access through physical ports and wireless transmission, and supporting an open application programming interface for data deletion and user preference settings. Manufacturers are also explicitly prohibited from sharing personally identifiable information of U.S. citizens with specific foreign governments, such as China and Russia. The Federal Trade Commission will enforce this Act, treating violations as unfair or deceptive practices. The Commission is also tasked with reporting to Congress on current data access practices, cybersecurity risks, and the feasibility of a secure, standards-based interface for owner data access. This Act preempts conflicting state laws concerning vehicle data access and control.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-10473
Auto Data Privacy and Autonomy Act
Dec 16, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3494
Introduced in Senate
Dec 16, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 16, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-10473
    Auto Data Privacy and Autonomy Act


  • December 16, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3494
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 16, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 16, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Commerce

Auto Data Privacy and Autonomy Act

USA119th CongressHR-6734| House 
| Updated: 12/16/2025
This legislation establishes stringent rules for vehicle manufacturers regarding the handling of covered data from motor vehicles and vehicles used for farming or construction. It broadly prohibits manufacturers from accessing, selling, or sharing this data, which includes both user-provided and vehicle-generated information, without the explicit, informed, and written consent of the vehicle owner. Limited exceptions exist for vehicle performance or safety improvements or legally mandated disclosures. The bill mandates that manufacturers provide vehicle owners with comprehensive access to and control over all their covered data, at no additional cost and in real-time. This includes enabling access through physical ports and wireless transmission, and supporting an open application programming interface for data deletion and user preference settings. Manufacturers are also explicitly prohibited from sharing personally identifiable information of U.S. citizens with specific foreign governments, such as China and Russia. The Federal Trade Commission will enforce this Act, treating violations as unfair or deceptive practices. The Commission is also tasked with reporting to Congress on current data access practices, cybersecurity risks, and the feasibility of a secure, standards-based interface for owner data access. This Act preempts conflicting state laws concerning vehicle data access and control.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-10473
Auto Data Privacy and Autonomy Act
Dec 16, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3494
Introduced in Senate
Dec 16, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 16, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-10473
    Auto Data Privacy and Autonomy Act


  • December 16, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3494
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 16, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 16, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Eric Burlison

Eric Burlison

Republican Representative

Missouri

Cosponsors (4)
Tim Burchett (Republican)Warren Davidson (Republican)Robert F. Onder (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Commerce

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted