ENCRYPT Act of 2025

This bill would set one national rule for encryption. It blocks states and cities from forcing tech companies to weaken security or build “back doors” that let government agencies spy on users or search devices. It also stops states and cities from requiring companies to keep a way to decode your encrypted data, or from banning products just because they use strong encryption. In short, it protects the right to offer and use secure devices, apps, and online services without state or local governments demanding special access to your data.

Who is affected and what changes:

• Affected: makers and sellers of computer hardware, software, electronic devices, and online services; everyday users of these products and services.
• What changes: state and local governments cannot require companies to add security weaknesses, keep decryption abilities, or ban products because they use encryption.
• Impact: companies can offer stronger security nationwide; users’ encrypted data cannot be forced open by state or local rules.