House of Representatives
Rep Schneider Reintroduces Legislation to Make Online Resources Available to LGBTQ Students
Rep Brad Schneider (D-IL) re-introduced legislation to ensure critical online LGBTQ resources are not blocked at schools and public libraries. Currently, public schools and libraries that receive discounted telecommunications and internet rates through the Federal Communication Commission E-Rate Program must enforce an internet safety policy that in some cases leads to the blocking of useful LGBTQ resources.
Rep Clarke Introduces GREEN Communications Act
Rep Yvette Clarke (D-NY) introduced the Generating Resilient and Energy Efficient Network (GREEN) Communications Act (H.R.8178), legislation that aims to harden our communications networks against climate change and natural disasters, while simultaneously reducing the carbon footprint of communications infrastructure.
Promoting Digital Privacy Technologies Act (H.R. 847) passes House (House of Representatives)
Submitted by benton on Fri, 05/13/2022 - 08:33House Commerce Committee Republican Leaders Ask Big Tech How They Will Handle Biden’s ‘Ministry of Truth’ Censorship Attempts (House of Representatives)
Submitted by Grace Tepper on Thu, 05/12/2022 - 16:30Reps Matsui and Guthrie urge House Appropriations to provide robust funding for Secure and Trusted Communications Program (House of Representatives)
Submitted by benton on Thu, 05/12/2022 - 13:11Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Introduces Spectrum Innovation Act
Reps Mike Doyle (D-PA) and Bob Latta (R-OH), along with Sens Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) and John Thune (R-SD) the Spectrum Innovation Act of 2022 (H.R.7624), legislation that would free up new airwaves for wireless broadband use by the public. The Spectrum Innovation Act would free-up new airwaves in the 3.1-3.45 GHz band for wireless broadband use for the public, which means faster speeds and more responsive networks for consumers.
Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene Introduces 21st Century FREE Speech Act
Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) introduced the 21st Century FREE Speech Act (H.R.7613) on April 28, 2022. Greene is partnering with Sen Bill Hagerty (R-TN) to pass the bill in both the House and Senate. The 21st Century Free Speech Act centers on the following policy objectives:
Reps Axne and Hudson Introduces Legislation to Continue Telehealth Options for Iowans
Rep. Cindy Axne (DIA-03) and Rep.