Rep. Joyce introduces U.S. House bill to establish national consumer privacy rights framework

The new bill authored by U.S. Rep. John Joyce in the U.S. House aims to create a national framework for consumer privacy and enhance control over personal data, according to the U.S. Congress.

H.R.8413 was introduced on April 21, 2026 during the 2026 regular session of the 119th Congress. The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.

In essence, this bill establishes a national framework for consumer privacy rights and the protection of personal data, aimed at enhancing consumer control over their personal information. It outlines specific rights for consumers, including the ability to access, correct, delete, and opt out of the processing of their data for targeted advertising and sales. Additionally, the bill mandates that data controllers obtain consumer consent before processing sensitive data and ensures protection against discrimination based on the exercise of privacy rights. Responsibilities for data security, transparency, and compliance are imposed on controllers and data brokers, with enforcement authority granted to the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general. The legislation includes provisions for a study on universal opt-out mechanisms and has an effective date set for 1 to 2 years after enactment, depending on specific sections.

The bill was introduced by Rep. John Joyce (Republican-PA-13th District) and co-sponsored by Rep. Troy Balderson (Republican-PA-12th District), Rep. Russell Fry (Republican-PA-7th District), and Rep. Julie Fedorchak (Republican-PA), along with five other sponsors.

Since the beginning of the current session, Rep. Joyce has introduced another 18 bills.

Congressional bills can originate in either the U.S. House of Representatives or the U.S. Senate, except for revenue-related measures, which must begin in the House. After introduction, bills are assigned to committees for review, hearings, amendments and debate before they can advance to a vote in each chamber. If both chambers approve identical versions, the legislation is sent to the president, who may sign it into law or veto it. Congress operates in two-year terms, with each term numbered sequentially and divided into two annual sessions. The legislative process and official bill records are maintained by the U.S. Congress and published through Congress.gov.

John Joyce is a Representative from Pennsylvania, first elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress and serving in the three succeeding Congresses. He graduated with a B.S. from Pennsylvania State University in 1979 and earned his M.D. from Temple University in 1983.

Information in this article was obtained from the U.S. Congress. The source data can be found here.