Bills · HR 2019
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2019Commerce
TLDR Act
INTRO MAR 10· LAST ACTION MAR 10
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill addresses a widespread problem: the vast majority of people don't read the lengthy, complex legal agreements (terms of service) they encounter online. This often means users unknowingly consent to terms that allow companies to collect and share their data in ways they might not approve of, or waive important legal rights, such as the ability to join a class-action lawsuit. This lack of transparency can lead to privacy concerns and a feeling of powerlessness for consumers.
If this bill becomes law, it would significantly increase transparency by forcing companies to simplify these agreements. Voters would gain a much clearer and quicker understanding of how their personal information is used, what their legal rights are, and what they're agreeing to before clicking "accept." This could lead to more informed user decisions, greater personal data privacy, and potentially pressure companies to adopt more user-friendly data practices. Without this bill, the current system of lengthy, obscure terms of service would continue, leaving users largely in the dark about critical aspects of their online agreements and their rights.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires covered entities to provide a truthful, non-misleading, short summary of their terms of service on their website.
Helps users quickly grasp crucial terms without needing to read the entire, often lengthy, legal document.
PROVISION 02
Mandates a truthful and non-misleading graphic data flow diagram that shows how a user's sensitive information is shared with related companies or third parties.
Provides a clear, visual representation of data sharing practices, making it easier for users to understand who gets their personal data.
PROVISION 03
Requires the full terms of service to be displayed in an interactive data format, with specific sections tagged for easier navigation.
Makes the complete legal document more accessible and understandable for those users who wish to read it thoroughly.
PROVISION 04
Specifies that the summary must include details like categories of sensitive data processed, required versus optional data, user legal liabilities, rights transferred (e.g., mandatory arbitration, class action waiver), and a list of data breaches from the previous 3 years.
Ensures that critical information about user rights, data use, and potential legal implications is prominently highlighted upfront.
PROVISION 05
Establishes that violations of the Act can be enforced by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) as unfair or deceptive acts or practices, and by state attorneys general through civil actions on behalf of their residents.
Provides strong mechanisms to ensure companies comply with the new transparency requirements, offering recourse for consumers.
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D· Massachusetts
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
18
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 10
Introduced in House
MAR 10
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2019
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 10, 2025
Last actionMar 10, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 10, 2025
House BillHR 2019Commerce
TLDR Act
INTRODUCED MAR 10, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 10, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
9 min
COSPONSORS
0
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
