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Report on Military's Acquisition of Americans' Location and Internet Data.

This act requires the Department of Defense to report on how and what location data from phones and internet data of citizens were acquired and used without a court order. This aims to increase transparency regarding military data collection, potentially impacting citizens' privacy.
Key points
The Department of Defense must disclose which military entities acquired citizens' location and internet data without a court order.
The report will detail what categories of data were collected, whether they were retained and used, and if these practices are ongoing.
The report's findings will be publicly available, allowing citizens to better understand the scope of military data collection.
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Print number: 117_HR_8662
Sponsor: Rep. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-53]
Process start date: 2022-08-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Military Data Privacy Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8662.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-08-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Department of Defense must disclose which military entities acquired citizens' location and internet data without a court order.
  • The report will detail what categories of data were collected, whether they were retained and used, and if these practices are ongoing.
  • The report's findings will be publicly available, allowing citizens to better understand the scope of military data collection.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-53].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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Security Courts and Law Informatization