House Committee Cancels Privacy Bill Markup Amid Bipartisan Disputes

The American Privacy Rights Act faces backlash from civil rights groups, tech industry, and GOP leaders, stalling its progress.

Markup of the American Privacy Rights Act was canceled due to opposition from various groups.
Civil rights organizations criticized the removal of key protections in the latest draft.
Tech industry groups opposed provisions allowing private lawsuits and state laws to supersede federal regulations.
House GOP leadership expressed concerns over the bill's impact on smaller companies and law enforcement.
The cancellation reduces the likelihood of passing a federal privacy law this session.