# 119-s-3494: Auto Data Privacy and Autonomy Act

119-s-3494, Auto Data Privacy and Autonomy Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] (R-UT); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-10).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-3494
- Congress: 119
- Title: Auto Data Privacy and Autonomy Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-12-16
- Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] (R-UT)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Commerce
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-10

## Summary

**Gives vehicle owners clear, real-time control and access to the data their cars collect.** It also limits when manufacturers can access or share that data and sets the Federal Trade Commission as the enforcer. - Vehicle owners: Grants access to and control of all covered data generated or processed onboard or transferred to the vehicle at no extra cost. Access must be available via the vehicle’s interface port and wireless where equipped and include an open API that lets owners delete data and set preferences. - Manufacturers and third parties: Bars manufacturer access without strict, written consent unless needed for performance or safety. Selling, leasing, or sharing covered data is prohibited except for warrants, court orders with at least 48 hours to object, emergencies, or affirmative consent. - Enforcement and safeguards: Treats violations as unfair or deceptive acts enforceable by the Federal Trade Commission using its existing authorities. The law protects confidential business information and forbids sharing U.S. persons’ personally identifiable information with specified foreign governments. *Does not authorize new appropriations and directs the Federal Trade Commission to use existing funds, so it is not expected to add new federal spending.*

## Provisions PRIA read

- Free real-time vehicle data access: benefit, high. If enacted, you as a covered vehicle owner would get free, real-time access to all covered vehicle data. Manufacturers would have to provide access through the vehicle port and wireless links and offer an open API so you can delete data and set preferences. The bill would define what counts as cove…
- Limits on vehicle data sharing: mixed, high. If enacted, manufacturers generally would not be allowed to access, sell, lease, or share your covered vehicle data unless you give clear written consent. Sharing would be allowed for safety improvements, with a warrant, certain court orders (with at least 48 hours to object), or to help emergency…

## Related bills

- 119-s-5653: Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026
- 119-s-4952: Protecting American Taxpayers Act
- 119-s-1801: International Nuclear Energy Act of 2025
- 119-s-1249: Drone Integration and Zoning Act
- 119-s-62: America First Act
- 119-s-4280: SAFE Act

## Sources
- [119-s-3494 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3494)

## Related
- [119-s-5653: Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5653)
- [119-s-4952: Protecting American Taxpayers Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4952)
- [119-s-1801: International Nuclear Energy Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1801)
- [119-s-1249: Drone Integration and Zoning Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1249)
- [119-s-62: America First Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-62)
- [119-s-4280: SAFE Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4280)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3494 (as of 2026-09-10).