Create One Request to Delete Data-Broker Records

Data Elimination and Limiting Extensive Tracking and Exchange Act (DELETE Act)

H.R. 2612 · 119th Congress

Latest official action located: introduced and referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee on April 2, 2025. This is a federal proposal, separate from California’s existing DELETE Act.

Reviewed September 5, 2026. Status is a dated research snapshot; consult the official record for subsequent actions.

The federal DELETE Act proposal would establish an FTC system for requests to covered data brokers. This petition supports a free, centralized route to request deletion and stop further collection, with safeguards against misuse and clear explanations of exceptions.

• One free submission reaching covered registered data brokers.
• A public broker registry and enforceable duties for responding to eligible requests.
• Compliance reporting and independent audits that help make the system accountable.

1. Have Congress consider and enact a federal framework with clear coverage and exceptions.
2. Have the FTC establish the registry, request system, and implementation rules.
3. Require covered brokers to register, process matched requests, and meet reporting and audit obligations.

United States Congress

National legislative request to Congress, with FTC administration if the federal proposal becomes law.

This federal proposal would not erase everything on the internet. It includes exclusions and lawful-retention exceptions, including certain legal, research, and fraud-prevention needs. It preserves stronger state protections as provided in its text and is distinct from California’s existing law. Signing this petition is not itself a data-deletion request.

These are informal advocacy petitions, not government filings. No delivery to a public authority has been made through this website. No official response or policy change is guaranteed.

Official introduced version of the federal DELETE Act. The status above identifies the latest official action located during review; this campaign is not an FTC service or endorsement.

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