House Republicans are set to introduce two new federal data privacy bills that would set nationwide rules for how companies collect and use personal data. The proposals replace more than 20 different state privacy laws and give consumers new rights to access and control their information.

This matters for the travel industry because travel companies – from booking platforms to B2B technology providers – handle large volumes of personal data across state lines every day. A single national standard would directly affect how these businesses operate, protect data and deliver seamless customer experiences.