Schakowsky Statement on American Privacy Rights Act

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Ranking Member of the House Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee, released the following statement on the bipartisan American Privacy Rights Act:

"I am furious that Republican Leadership did the bidding of Big Tech and special interests today and derailed our committee’s bipartisan efforts to protect consumers and pass comprehensive privacy legislation. Americans feel helpless online and the time to act is now.

"I have proudly worked for years with my Energy and Commerce colleagues on both sides of the aisle to protect the data privacy of every American. I am committed to seeing this fight through – we cannot let Big Tech win. Ranking Member Pallone and Chair Rodgers have my full support as we continue our work.

"The American Privacy Rights Act provides foundational data privacy rights for consumers. It is unacceptable to make American families wait any longer."

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