Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Ky., speaks during a news conference with House Republican leadership in the Capitol Visitor Center on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. (Tom Williams / CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)
Numerous privacy analysts who've read the SECURE Data Act said that in addition to preempting years of state policy work, it would omit crucial protections for consumers.
Rep. Jennifer McClellan (D-VA) speaks a press conference on the reintroduction of the Freedom to Vote Act, outside the U.S. Capitol Building on July 20, 2023 in Washington, D.C. (Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images)
New Jersey Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill greets the audience before a conversation between Stephen Colbert & Conan O’Brien to benefit Montclair Film at New Jersey Performing Arts Center on Dec. 7, 2025 in Newark, New Jersey. (Michael Loccisano / Getty Images)
New Jersey Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill has announced that Dave Cole, the state's innovation chief will stay on to lead an office that recent legislation ensures will become…
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger speaks after being sworn into office at the Virginia State Capitol on Jan. 17, 2026 in Richmond, Virginia. (Win McNamee / Getty Images)
Incumbent Democratic Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly speaks to volunteers and supporters during a “Get Out The Vote” canvassing event at Shawnee County Democrats office on Nov. 7, 2022 in Topeka, Kansas. (Michael B. Thomas / Getty Images)
Inmates Christopher Merced, left, and David Class demonstrate the different uses of a program and educational tablet supplied by the Department of Corrections at the Massachusetts Correctional Institution. (Craig F. Walker / The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks during a press conference at the State Capitol building on Jan. 5, 2026 in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Stephen Maturen / Getty Images)