# 119-hr-6734: Auto Data Privacy and Autonomy Act

119-hr-6734, Auto Data Privacy and Autonomy Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Burlison, Eric [R-MO-7] (R-MO); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-23).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-6734
- Congress: 119
- Title: Auto Data Privacy and Autonomy Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-12-16
- Sponsor: Rep. Burlison, Eric [R-MO-7] (R-MO)
- Cosponsors: 8
- Policy area: Commerce
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-23

## Summary

**Vehicle owner control over car-generated data** would be the central rule. This bill would limit manufacturer access and sales of vehicle data, set an FTC enforcement framework, and require a federal report on industry practices. - Families and vehicle owners would get full access and control of all data generated or processed onboard or transferred to their vehicle at no cost beyond the vehicle purchase price. Owners could get data in real time, use an open API to delete stored user data, and set device and preference settings. - Manufacturers would be barred from accessing covered data without owner consent except to improve vehicle performance or safety, and from selling or sharing covered data except for narrow cases like warrants, emergency response, or with affirmative consent. The bill also bars sharing personally identifiable information with five named foreign governments. - Enforcement and oversight would go to the Federal Trade Commission, which would treat violations as unfair or deceptive acts under the FTC Act and apply its penalties. The FTC must report to Congress within 180 days in consultation with the Attorney General, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Transportation, and the Federal Communications Commission, and the law would take effect three months after enactment with no new funds authorized.

## Cosponsors (8)

- Rep. Onder, Robert F. [R-MO-3] (R-MO), 2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] (R-AZ), 2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2] (R-TN), 2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8] (R-OH), 2026-02-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3] (R-TX), 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1] (R-ID), 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Stutzman, Marlin A. [R-IN-3] (R-IN), 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27] (R-TX), 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Vehicle owners get control of data: benefit, medium. If enacted, vehicle makers would have to give owners free, real-time access to all data generated or stored on their covered vehicle. You would be able to delete stored user data and set any user preference through an open API or the vehicle port and wireless link. Makers could not access your cove…
- Enforcing vehicle data rights: mixed, medium. If enacted, violations of this bill would be treated as unfair or deceptive acts under the Federal Trade Commission Act, and the FTC would enforce the rules with its usual powers and penalties. The Act would take effect three months after enactment. The bill would not authorize new money; the FTC w…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-987: Fair Access to Banking Act
- 119-hr-925: Dismantle DEI Act of 2025
- 119-hr-1301: Death Tax Repeal Act
- 119-hr-425: Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act
- 119-hr-45: FIND Act
- 119-hr-38: Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hr-6734 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6734)

## Related
- [119-hr-987: Fair Access to Banking Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-987)
- [119-hr-925: Dismantle DEI Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-925)
- [119-hr-1301: Death Tax Repeal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1301)
- [119-hr-425: Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-425)
- [119-hr-45: FIND Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-45)
- [119-hr-38: Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-38)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6734 (as of 2026-09-23).