Sec of Commerce Penny Pritzker

US Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered the keynote address at the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) Annual Update Conference Luncheon in Washington D.C. Speaking to more than 1,000 public and private sector leaders from across the export control landscape, Secretary Pritzker highlighted the key role BIS plays in national security and emphasized the vital work the agency has undertaken in support of significant foreign policy issues related to Cuba and Russia.

During her speech, Secretary Pritzker discussed the Bureau’s significant work over the last several years in support of U.S. economic growth and national security. In addition, Secretary Pritzker highlighted the success of this Administration’s export control reform initiative, which has helped rationalize the export control system and streamline the licensing process for exporters. Secretary Pritzker also illustrated BIS’ continued commitment to supporting U.S. national security and foreign policy through employing the range of tools at its disposal.

US Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered opening remarks at the Commerce Data Advisory Council (CDAC) meeting. This was the fifth and final meeting of CDAC of the Obama Administration, during which Sec Pritzker received recommendations on data management practices, external uses of Department of Commerce data, and open data standards.

In her remarks, Secretary Pritzker reflected on the ways in which the Commerce Department has worked to make federal data more accessible, including through the launch of the Commerce Data Service, the Commerce Data Academy and the Commerce Data Usability Project. In addition, the Secretary noted the value of CDAC’s past recommendations and how they have played an integral role in making Commerce data more widely usable. In closing, Sec Pritzker emphasized the importance of continuing to make Commerce data accessible by institutionalizing CDAC efforts. Through effective institutionalization, Sec Pritzker pointed out that the efforts of CDAC will persist long after the end of the Administration.