House of Representatives
Rep Matsui Calls on FCC to Expand Internet Access for Low-Income Communities During COVID-19 Outbreak
Rep Doris Matsui (D-CA) sent a letter to Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai, urging him to expand the Lifeline program for millions of Americans lacking broadband access amidst the COVID-19 outbreak. In light of recent school closures and the need for remote learning capabilities, Rep Matsui is once again advocating for expanded access to Lifeline services. She wrote, "Specifically, I encourage you to explore measures to grant provisional approvals for Lifeline subscribers as they become eligible directly or via qualifying support programs.
House Commerce Committee Urges Communications Providers to Address COVID-19 Connectivity Challenges
Rep Jerry McNerney (D-CA-09) led a letter to nine major communications providers asking them to outline any potentials plans they are considering implementing to address connectivity challenges related to COVID-19, particularly for individuals who are impacted by the digital divide. Congressman McNerney was joined by 11 other Democratic Members on the House Commerce Committee, including the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, Rep Mike Doyle (D-PA-14).
Rep Hank Johnson (D-GA) introduces 21st Century Courts Act which requires online audio from Supreme Court (House of Representatives)
Submitted by Robbie McBeath on Mon, 03/02/2020 - 12:23Rep. McNerney Leads Bipartisan Call for FCC to Unlock 6 GHz Band for Unlicensed Use (House of Representatives)
Submitted by benton on Wed, 02/12/2020 - 13:35Rep Castor Introduces Kids PRIVCY Act to Strengthen COPPA (House of Representatives)
Submitted by Robbie McBeath on Thu, 01/30/2020 - 13:26Rep. McNerney Presses FCC Chair to Move Forward with California Field Hearing on Wildfire Cell Tower Outages (House of Representatives)
Submitted by benton on Thu, 01/30/2020 - 11:30House Democrats Express Concerns Over 2.5 GHz Proceeding
Five House Commerce Committee Democrats sent a letter to Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai raising concerns about the shortened notice and filing window for spectrum license applications in the 2.5 GHz proceeding, which will prevent many tribes and tribal organizations from taking advantage of the priority filing window. The Members also believe the FCC’s request that the Office of Management and Budget
House Antitrust Committee Chairman Cicilline to Join International Committee Fighting Disinformation, Fake News (House of Representatives)
Submitted by Robbie McBeath on Thu, 11/07/2019 - 13:45Reps Eshoo, Lofgren Introduce the Online Privacy Act, Would Establish Digital Privacy Agency
Reps Anna Eshoo (D-CA) and Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) introduced the Online Privacy Act of 2019 (HR 4978), sweeping legislation that creates user rights, places obligations on companies to protect users’ data, establishes a new federal agency to enforce privacy protections, and strengthens enforcement of privacy law violations. The Online Privacy Act protects individuals, encourages innovation, and restores trust in technology companies by: