What is the current status of HR 7786?

HR 7786 is currently: Introduced.

Who sponsored HR 7786?

HR 7786 was sponsored by Vern Buchanan (R), Rep.

Digital Impersonation Fraud Protection

IntroducedMarch 4, 2026

Introduced8 months ago

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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Science, Space, and Technology, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

CommerceAdvanced technology and technological innovationsComputer security and identity theftComputers and information technologyCriminal procedure and sentencingFraud offenses and financial crimes

Why This Matters

This bill focuses on protecting individuals from fraud where someone pretends to be someone else online. It aims to make the internet safer by requiring companies to verify identities and help victims of fraud.

If you use the internet, this bill could help protect you from being impersonated online.

Who this affects

Social media users · Online service users

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill would create new rules to protect people from digital impersonation fraud.
2It would require companies to take steps to verify user identities online.
3The bill aims to make it easier for victims of impersonation to report fraud.
4It would establish penalties for those who commit digital impersonation fraud.
5The bill seeks to improve education about digital impersonation risks.

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