Bills · S 1512
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1512Commerce
Protecting Military Servicemembers Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2025
INTRO APR 29· LAST ACTION APR 29
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses a national security concern: the potential for foreign adversaries to acquire sensitive personal information about U.S. military servicemembers. If such lists fall into the wrong hands, it could make servicemembers and their families vulnerable to targeted disinformation campaigns, recruitment attempts, espionage, or other forms of exploitation. Protecting this data is crucial for maintaining the security and privacy of those who serve our country.
If this bill becomes law, it would create a legal barrier preventing data brokers from profiting from the sale of military personnel data to specific foreign interests, making it harder for hostile foreign actors to gather intelligence or identify targets. If it doesn't become law, the current situation where data brokers may legally sell or license such lists to these entities could continue, leaving servicemembers' data potentially exposed.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prohibits data brokers from selling or providing lists of military servicemembers to covered nations or entities controlled by them.
This directly prevents the transfer of sensitive servicemember data to potentially hostile foreign governments or their proxies.
PROVISION 02
Requires data brokers to include contractual obligations that prevent anyone they sell lists to from further sharing that data with covered nations or controlled entities.
This provision creates a chain of responsibility, aiming to stop indirect transfers of military servicemember data.
PROVISION 03
Defines key terms such as 'data broker,' 'military servicemember list,' 'covered nation,' and 'controlled by a covered nation' to clarify who and what the bill applies to.
Clear definitions are essential for effective enforcement and to ensure businesses understand their obligations.
PROVISION 04
Authorizes the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to enforce the prohibition and allows state attorneys general to bring civil actions.
Providing both federal and state enforcement mechanisms increases the likelihood of compliance and accountability.
SPONSORSHIP
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R· Louisiana
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 29
Introduced in Senate
APR 29
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 1512
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 29, 2025
Last actionApr 29, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 29, 2025
Senate BillS 1512Commerce
Protecting Military Servicemembers Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2025
INTRODUCED APR 29, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 29, 2025
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READING
8 min
COSPONSORS
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