# 119-hr-6043: MY DATA Act of 2025

119-hr-6043, MY DATA Act of 2025, 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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- As of: 2026-04-21
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-6043
- Congress: 119
- Title: MY DATA Act of 2025
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-11-12
- 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

**Gives people the right to use de‑identified or "cloaked" versions of their personal data even if a company tries to block that access.** It defines "cloaked" and "de‑identified" data and includes a narrow exception for entities acting as service providers. - Individuals: People would be able to access and use data that does not identify them, or uses a unique persistent identifier, even when a covered company tries to prevent that use. - Covered entities and nonprofits: Businesses that collect, process, or transfer personal data could no longer bar individuals from using de‑identified or cloaked data, while federal, state, and local government bodies and certain nonprofit clearinghouses are excluded. - Enforcement: The Federal Trade Commission would enforce the rule using its existing powers and penalties under the FTC Act.

## Provisions PRIA read

- You could use cloaked or de-identified data: benefit, high. If enacted, covered companies could not stop you from using de-identified or cloaked data. Cloaked data means a unique code that hides your identity but still lets you communicate. The rule would not apply when a company is acting only as a service provider. The Federal Trade Commission could enfor…

## 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-6043 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6043)

## 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)
- [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation)

Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6043 (as of 2026-04-21).