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WILL CONGRESS DELIVER A DATA PRIVACY LAW IN 2026?




Businesses need federal data privacy legislation to replace burdensome state-by-state regulations, writes Jordan Crenshaw, Senior Vice President of the U.S. Chamber Technology Engagement Center, in an article marking Data Privacy Week.

Why it matters: A federal privacy framework could reduce compliance costs, foster innovation, and provide clear protections for consumers, ensuring the U.S. remains competitive in the global digital economy.

Be smart: A patchwork of state laws creates costly challenges for companies.

  • California’s recent rules are expected to cost over $4 billion, burdening small businesses with annual expenses exceeding $10,000.

Looking ahead: The U.S. House Privacy Working Group, led by Chairman Brett Guthrie (R-KY) and Vice Chair John Joyce (R-PA), is working on a national privacy law.

The U.S. Chamber is ready to work with Congress to keep Americans safe, make things clearer for businesses, and eliminate the expensive and confusing mix of state-by-state rules.

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