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TELL Act

H.R. 742 Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-SC-3) In committee
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  1. Introduced Feb 2
  2. Committee Feb 2
  3. Passed House Next
  4. Passed Senate Not yet
  5. To President Not yet
  6. Law Not yet
Where it stands
In committee, Feb 2, 2023Next: House vote
1329d ago Mar 9, 2023: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 22.
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Summary

Telling Everyone the Location of data Leaving the U.S. Act or the TELL Act

Full summary2 paragraphs

This bill requires any person that maintains a website or that sells or distributes a mobile application that maintains and stores information in China to conspicuously disclose certain information to individuals who download or otherwise use the website or application. The disclosures must specify (1) that such information is stored and maintained in China, and (2) whether the information is accessible by the Chinese Communist Party or a Chinese state-owned entity.

The bill also provides for enforcement of these requirements by the Federal Trade Commission.

Library of Congress summary, Feb 2, 2023

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  • Introduced in HouseFeb 2, 2023

Official record from Congress.gov, the House Clerk and the Senate; lobbying from Lobbying Disclosure Act filings. Updated Oct 27, 2026.