H.R.4639 — Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act

House Roll Call

H.R.4639

Roll 135 • Congress 118, Session 2 • Apr 17, 2024 5:37 PM • Result: Failed

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BillH.R.4639 — Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act
Vote questionOn Agreeing to the Amendment
Vote typeRecorded Vote
ResultFailed
TotalsYea 176 / Nay 246 / Present 1 / Not Voting 13
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
R7513906
D10110717
I0000

Research Brief

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Bill Analysis

Bill Summary: HR 4639 - Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act

The Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act (HR 4639) aims to enhance privacy protections by restricting the sale of personal data by third parties to government entities. This legislation addresses concerns regarding the acquisition of data without a warrant or probable cause, thereby reinforcing constitutional rights against unreasonable searches and seizures.

Key Provisions:

  • The bill prohibits the sale or transfer of personal data by data brokers and other entities to federal, state, and local governments unless a warrant is obtained.
  • It mandates that law enforcement agencies must demonstrate probable cause to access personal data, ensuring that individuals’ privacy rights are upheld.
  • The legislation also requires transparency in data collection practices, compelling companies to disclose their data-sharing policies to consumers.

Funding and Authorities: While the bill does not allocate specific funding, it empowers the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to enforce compliance and impose penalties on entities that violate the provisions. The FTC will also be tasked with developing guidelines and reporting on the effectiveness of the law.

Programs and Agencies Affected: The primary agencies impacted include the FTC, which will oversee enforcement, and various law enforcement agencies at federal, state, and local levels that rely on data for investigations.

Beneficiaries and Regulation: The act primarily benefits consumers by safeguarding their personal information from unwarranted government surveillance and data exploitation. It also regulates data brokers and tech companies that handle personal data, imposing stricter controls on their operations.

Key Timelines: The bill was introduced in the House and has been received in the Senate for consideration. The legislative process will determine the timeline for potential amendments, debates, and final approval.

In summary, HR 4639 seeks to fortify privacy rights by ensuring that personal data cannot be sold to government entities without appropriate legal safeguards, thereby aligning data practices with constitutional protections.

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Yea (176)

C
Colin Allred

TX • D • Aye

K
Ken Calvert

CA • R • Aye

M
Matt Cartwright

PA • D • Aye

G
Gerald Connolly

VA • D • Aye

J
Jason Crow

CO • D • Aye

A
Anthony D'Esposito

NY • R • Aye

A
A. Ferguson

GA • R • Aye

S
Scott Franklin

FL • R • Aye

M
Mike Gallagher

WI • R • Aye

R
Ruben Gallego

AZ • D • Aye

J
Jeff Jackson

NC • D • Aye

D
Derek Kilmer

WA • D • Aye

A
Ann Kuster

NH • D • Aye

D
Doug Lamborn

CO • R • Aye

J
Jake LaTurner

KS • R • Aye

K
Kathy Manning

NC • D • Aye

P
Patrick McHenry

NC • R • Aye

M
Marcus Molinaro

NY • R • Aye

W
Wiley Nickel

NC • D • Aye

M
Mary Peltola

AK • D • Aye

C
C. Ruppersberger

MD • D • Aye

J
John Rutherford

FL • R • Aye

A
Abigail Spanberger

VA • D • Aye

M
Michelle Steel

CA • R • Aye

E
Eric Swalwell

CA • D • Aye

D
David Trone

MD • D • Aye

M
Michael Waltz

FL • R • Aye

D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz

FL • D • Aye

S
Susan Wild

PA • D • Aye

B
Brandon Williams

NY • R • Aye

Nay (246)

K
Kelly Armstrong

ND • R • No

D
Dan Bishop

NC • R • No

E
Earl Blumenauer

OR • D • No

J
Jamaal Bowman

NY • D • No

L
Larry Bucshon

IN • R • No

M
Michael Burgess

TX • R • No

C
Cori Bush

MO • D • No

T
Tony Cárdenas

CA • D • No

J
Jerry Carl

AL • R • No

L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer

OR • R • No

L
Lloyd Doggett

TX • D • No

J
John Duarte

CA • R • No

J
Jeff Duncan

SC • R • No

A
Anna Eshoo

CA • D • No

M
Matt Gaetz

FL • R • No

J
John Garamendi

CA • D • No

M
Mike Garcia

CA • R • No

B
Bob Good

VA • R • No

G
Garret Graves

LA • R • No

M
Mark Green

TN • R • No

S
Sheila Jackson Lee

TX • D • No

D
Daniel Kildee

MI • D • No

B
Barbara Lee

CA • D • No

D
Debbie Lesko

AZ • R • No

L
Lucy McBath

GA • D • No

L
Lisa McClain

MI • R • No

A
Alexander Mooney

WV • R • No

G
Grace Napolitano

CA • D • No

B
Bill Pascrell

NJ • D • No

G
Greg Pence

IN • R • No

K
Katie Porter

CA • D • No

B
Bill Posey

FL • R • No

C
Cathy Rodgers

WA • R • No

M
Matthew Rosendale

MT • R • No

G
Gregorio Sablan

MP • D • No

J
John Sarbanes

MD • D • No

D
David Schweikert

AZ • R • No

P
Pete Sessions

TX • R • No

R
Rashida Tlaib

MI • D • No

N
Nydia Velázquez

NY • D • No

B
Brad Wenstrup

OH • R • No

Present (1)

Not Voting (13)

Y
Yadira Caraveo

CO • D • Not Voting

J
Jenniffer González-Colón

PR • R • Not Voting

K
Kay Granger

TX • R • Not Voting

R
Raúl Grijalva

AZ • D • Not Voting

B
Blaine Luetkemeyer

MO • R • Not Voting

D
Donald Payne

NJ • D • Not Voting

D
Dean Phillips

MN • D • Not Voting

J
Jennifer Wexton

VA • D • Not Voting