H.R. 8152 passed committee 53-2 in July 2022 and never reached the House floor. Twenty states have since enacted comprehensive privacy laws. This guide covers ADPPA provisions, the preemption fight that killed it, the state patchwork, and what FTC Section 5 enforcement delivers in the absence of federal legislation.

Five states have enacted consumer electronics right-to-repair laws as of 2025. No federal digital-electronics statute exists. Tracker covers enacted laws, FTC enforcement actions, and active state legislation.

Reference guide to FCC spectrum auction mechanics, legislative authority, 30-year auction history, the commercial pipeline, and active 2026 proceedings.