Politico June 25, 2024
WASHINGTON WATCH
Republicans are squabbling about House Energy and Commerce Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers’ plan to soon mark up her bill to set a national data privacy standard.
Why it matters: The measure, by the Washington Republican, would have significant ramifications for companies that collect data related to customers’ health.
It would restrict how firms can use the data and require them to get customers’ consent before sharing it.
But our Olivia Beavers reports that GOP lawmakers are leaning on House Majority Leader Steve Scalise to put the kibosh on Rodgers’ plan, charging that her bill is overbroad because it would affect all companies and unduly burden smaller firms less able than tech giants to comply with new rules.
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