# 119-hr-2019: TLDR Act

119-hr-2019, TLDR Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3] (D-MA); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-2019
- Congress: 119
- Title: TLDR Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-03-10
- Sponsor: Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3] (D-MA)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Commerce
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Simplify and standardize online terms of service for consumers.** This bill would require the Federal Trade Commission to write rules that force commercial websites and online services to show a short plain-language summary, a graphic data-flow diagram, and the full terms in an interactive, machine-readable format. - Consumers and families would see a short, truthful summary at the top of every permanent terms page that lists sensitive data categories, rights transferred, deletion steps, and reported data breaches from the previous 3 years. - People with low literacy and people with disabilities would get accessible summaries that can use icons, tables, hyperlinks, and vary by device to aid understanding. - Covered entities, defined as commercial websites and online services but excluding small businesses, would have to tag TOS sections in an interactive data format and display the full TOS interactively. The FTC would issue the rule and graphical guidelines within 360 days. - Enforcement would include FTC actions treating violations as unfair or deceptive acts, and State attorneys general could sue on behalf of at least 1,000 residents to seek injunctions, damages, or other relief.

## Provisions PRIA read

- Short, clear terms on websites: benefit, high. Within 360 days, the FTC would require covered websites to put a short, truthful summary at the top of their terms page. A simple graphic right below would show how your sensitive data is shared, including with affiliates and third parties. The summary would be accessible, machine readable, and cou…
- Stronger enforcement of website terms rules: benefit, high. Violations would count as unfair or deceptive practices under the FTC Act. The FTC could use its usual powers and penalties to stop violations and get relief for consumers. A state attorney general could sue in federal court if at least 1,000 residents are harmed or threatened. The AG would usually…
- What counts as sensitive data online: benefit, high. This bill would define sensitive information that websites must disclose in the summary and graphic. Examples include health and biometric data, precise location, Social Security numbers, race or religion, messages, device audio or video, bank and card numbers, and cross‑site browsing history. It w…
- Small businesses exempt from terms-of-service rules: benefit, medium. The rules would cover commercial websites and online services, but not a “small business concern” under federal law (15 U.S.C. 632). If your business qualifies as a small business, these new terms and disclosure rules would not apply. Larger businesses would need to follow the rules once issued.

## Related bills

- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-4393: DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-5658: Child Care for Every Community Act
- 119-hr-3971: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-2019 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2019)

## Related
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-4393: DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4393)
- [119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7481)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-5658: Child Care for Every Community Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5658)
- [119-hr-3971: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3971)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2019 (as of 2026-04-21).