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OUR MISSION

We’re not just another business group.
Chamber of Progress is a new tech industry coalition devoted to a progressive society, economy, workforce, and consumer climate. We back public policies that will build a fairer, more inclusive country in which all people benefit from technological leaps.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

ECONOMIC PROGRESS

Progressive taxation

Reliable, win-win online marketplaces

Fight income inequality

Build a bigger, better safety net

SOCIAL PROGRESS

Digital opportunity for all

Inclusive, democratic society

Bold climate change action

Healthy online communities

CONSUMER PROGRESS

Tech should help consumers

Civic innovation YIMBY

Increase access to goods & information

Balance consumer & worker interests

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MEDIUM

Cities are Recognizing That Capping Delivery Fees Hurts Restaurants

So what’s next for delivery fee caps?

Jamie Pascal / August 2nd / 4 MIN

How Companies Can Speak Up Smartly on Social Issues

Most corporate employees favor inclusion & oppose discrimination — but execs worry about Republican retribution

Adam Kovacevich / July 11th / 6 MIN

Section 230: Good for Competition Online

How Section 230 Helps the Little Guy Compete Against Big Tech

Ife Ogunleye / July 5th / 6 MIN

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Amicus brief in State of WA vs. Meta Platforms

CA Senate Halts Social Media Addiction Bill

Comment to Treasury: Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets

FTC Kicks Off Privacy Rulemaking

Biden Signs CHIPS Act into Law

Letter to CA Policymakers: Regulating Crypto Under Financial Protection Laws

Tech Urges Supreme Court to Uphold Affirmative Action

FTC Sues Meta to Block VR Acquisition

Letter to California Lawmakers: Concerns about Crypto Legislation (AB 2269)

Polling Reveals Dem Concern Over Content Moderation in Tech Competition Bills

SEC Alleges Crypto Tokens are Securities

House Marks Up Consumer Privacy Bill

Chamber of Progress Warns Congress of Crypto Job Losses

Chamber of Progress Calls on DOJ to Update Data Privacy Stance Post-Dobbs Decision

Letter to California Lawmakers: Support Partial Driving Automation Safety Bill (SB 1398)

Biden Issues Reproductive Health Executive Order

SEC Misses Crypto Regulation Opportunity In Denying Grayscale Application

Autonomous Vehicles:
Leveraging Technology
for Diverse Community
Benefit

Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade

Chamber of Progress Launches New Polling Site

Chamber of Progress Calls on FTC to Investigate Tesla

GOP on Tech Antitrust: S. 2992 Would Stop Content Moderation

White House Task Force to Tackle Harmful Content Online

Letter to CA Lawmakers: Support Clean Transportation Program, Electric Vehicle Charging

NHTSA Releases Crash Statistics for Teslas, AVs

MA Court Strikes App-Driver Ballot Initiative

On Hinman Speech Anniversary, Chamber of Progress Calls on SEC for Crypto Clarity

Letter to CA Lawmakers: Support fintech access legislation (AB 2540)

Sens. Gillibrand and Lummis Introduce Crypto Bill

InsideSources Op-Ed: This Antitrust Bill Was Written for Industry

Chamber of Progress Urges CA Regulators to Approve Cruise AV Application

Supreme Court Blocks Texas Anti-Content Moderation Law

Revised Antitrust Bill Gives Carveout to Banks and Telcos

NY Senate Passes Antitrust Bill To Sue Companies Even When Consumers Benefit

Court Cites Chamber of Progress Brief in Florida Decision

Comments to NTIA on Mobile App Competition

Testimony to CA Lawmakers: Oppose Biometrics Restrictions (SB 1189)

20 Groups Ask Supreme Court to Stop Texas Social Media Law

Wednesday Press Conference: Texas Social Media Law

Testimony to MI Lawmakers: Oppose Anti-Content Moderation Bill (H.B. 5973)

Chamber of Progress to Submit Amicus Brief in Texas Social Media Case

Judges Allow Dangerous Texas Social Media Law to
Go Into Effect

American Banker Op-Ed: There's a reason fintechs have exploded in popularity

Following Crypto EO, Chamber of Progress Calls on Department of Commerce for Action

FOSTA Amicus Brief: Jane Does v. Reddit

Letter to the NY Senate: Support Legislation to Establish a Crypto Taskforce (S. 8343)

Letter to New York Lawmakers: Oppose INFORM Act Legislation (S. 8391)

Letter to NY Lawmakers: Oppose INFORM Act Marketplace Legislation (S. 8391)

Letter to Seattle City Council: Oppose Gig Driver Pay Legislation (CB 120294)

Chamber of Progress Adds Crypto/Fintech Policy Director and State/Local Policy Directors

Testimony to CA Lamakers: Reject Anti-Algorithm Legislation (AB 2408)

CFPB to Investigate Fintech Services

Appropriations Letters to the House and Senate: Examine Autonomous Vehicle Policy Delays at NHTSA

Letter to CA Lawmakers: Support Legislation that Protects Property Sharing (AB 2328)

Testimony: New Hamphire SB 355 (Online Marketplaces)

Testimony to NH Lawmakers: Oppose INFORM Act Marketplace Legislation (SB 355)

New Report Details Impact of Section 230 Litigation on
Small Online Providers

Democrats Should Disavow Ingraham/Buck Antitrust Comments

New Study Finds Millions Could Lose Work if U.S. Reclassifies Contractors

Letter to MI Lawmakers: Oppose Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing Restrictions (HB 4915, HB 4916, HB 4917)

Real Clear World Op-Ed: The Techlash Revisited

Chamber of Progress Shares Polling, 79,000 Petition Signers on Day of Action

Chamber of Progress Amicus Brief: Apple v. Epic

Gov. Inslee Signs Gig Worker Deal

Letter to DOJ: Substantial Concerns Remain with Tech Competition Bills, Endorsement is Premature

Chamber of Progress Applauds NYS Assembly Passage of Crypto Study Bill

Biden Budget Makes Critical Tech Investments

Testimony to MA Lawmakers: Oppose Indefinite Delivery Fee Caps (SB 2740)

Testimony to RI Lawmakers: Oppose INFORM Act Marketplace Legislation (S. 2431)

Testimony to RI Lawmakers: Oppose the INFORM Act (S. 2431)

Letter to Gov. Newsom: Support Cruise's AV Passenger Service Application

The Information Op-Ed: Congress’s Big Antitrust Bills Have a Problem - The Happy Customer

EU Finalizes Digital Markets Act, Targeting US Tech

Senate Concludes Judge Jackson Confirmation Hearing

Written Testimony to MN Lawmakers: Oppose Anti-Algorithms Bill (SF 3933)

Written Testimony to RI Lawmakers: Oppose App Store Legislation (HB 7564)

Testimony to MI Lawmakers: Oppose INFORM Act Marketplace Legislation (HBs 5485, 5486, and 5487)

Testimony to MI Lawmakers: Reject Online Marketplace Legislation (HBs 5485, 5486, and 5487)

Letter to LA Lawmakers: Oppose App Store Legislation (HB 641)

At 1 Year Mark, Chamber of Progress Grows Team, Launches “Civic Innovation” Expansion

Testimony to PA Lawmakers: Oppose HB 2098 and 2099

Letter to CA Lawmakers: Support AB 2328

Amazon-MGM Merger Closes

Testimony to MN Lawmakers: Oppose HF 3724

Letter to Governor Inslee: Sign HB 1389

Letter to Select Committee on Economic Disparity and Fairness in Growth: How to Close the Wealth Gap

Letter to NY Legislature: Support S. 8468

Letter to Connecticut Legislature: Support Housing Access Bill H.B. 5234

NHTSA Rule Paves the Way for AVs

New Polling Shows Voter Concern Over DMA Jobs Impact

Biden Issues Crypto Executive Order

Testimony to IL State Legislature: Oppose SB 3417

Tallahassee Democrat Op-Ed: Florida's renters need relief - Security deposit alternatives can help

Testimony to CA Legislators: Oppose AB 1700

In First SOTU, Biden Proposes Agenda Expanding Benefits, Limiting Harms of Tech

Real Clear Policy Op-Ed: With Midterms Looming, Biden Should Listen to Voters on Tech Policy

San Jose Spotlight Op-Ed: Rep. Lofgren is right - tech policy should focus on protecting consumers

Congress to Biden: Fix the EU’s Digital Markets Act

Sen. Warner, Sen. Young, Rep. DelBene Introduce Portable Benefits Legislation

Letter to Arizona Lawmakers: Oppose Misguided App Store Legislation

Letter to NY Legislators: Oppose S. 6701A

Letter to Sec. Buttigieg: AVs Can Achieve DOT Principles of Innovation

Roll Call Op-Ed: A guessing game - How Sen. Klobuchar’s tech bill will impact consumers

New study analyzes voter support for California’s Prop 22 on Gig Work

Senate Marks Up the EARN It Act

The Hill Op-Ed: The 'Biden Tech Doctrine' — one year in

Testimony to VA Legislature: Oppose HB 888

Statement on Illinois’ App Store Legislation

The Well News Op-Ed: No Shortage of Competition in Social Media, Just Ask Newly Created Conservative Platforms

House Passes America COMPETES Act to Support Domestic Microchip Production, Supply Chain Fix

Reaction to White House Statement on U.S. and E.U. Tech Legislation

During Markup, Dems Raise Concerns About App Store Bill

Testimony to MD Lawmakers: Oppose INFORM Act Marketplace Legislation (HB 0295)

Congress Holds Autonomous Vehicles Hearing

Testimony to Maryland Lawmakers: Oppose the INFORM Act

The Open Apps Market Act Endangers Consumers and Protects Misinformation

Testimony to House Transportation Committee: AVs can reduce traffic fatalities, increase mobility

Senate Introduces the EARN IT Act

Testimony to Ohio Lawmakers: Oppose HB 441

Testimony to WA Lawmakers: Oppose Autonomous Vehicle Restrictions (HB 1731)

Testimony to Washington Legislature: Oppose HB 1731

Biden Administration Pushes Back Against Discriminatory EU Tech Bill

Autonomous Vehicles are a Game Changer for Mobility, Safety, and the Environment

What Voters Want: Consumer-Focused Tech Policy

Testimony to Washington State Lawmakers: Oppose HB 1950

Testimony to WA State Lawmakers: Oppose Teledentistry Restrictions (HB 1950)

FCC Commissioner Targets Undocumented Immigrants

Round Up: Senate Democrats Raise Concerns at Tech Bill Markup

Letter to FL Lawmakers: Oppose SB 944

Testimony to MA Lawmakers: Oppose Legislation that Holds Back AVs

Bakersfield Californian Op-Ed: Unleash the potential of autonomous trucking to support farming

Testimony to WA Legislature: Pass HB 1389 to Update Peer-to-Peer Carsharing Regulations

Testimony to WA Lawmakers: Update Peer-to-Peer Carsharing Regulations (HB 1389)

Testimony to NH Legislature: Oppose SB 355, Legislation That Would Hurt Small Online Sellers

Letter to NY Senate Consumer Protection Committee: Oppose S. 933A

Senate Committee to Hold Markup on Bill that Breaks Amazon Prime

Chicago Citizen Op-Ed: Traffic Deaths Are Spiking in Black Communities. Here’s How We Can Save Lives.

Testimony to Wisconsin Legislators: Oppose AB 743

Since Jan. 6 Attack, Anti-Content Moderation Bills Proliferate in State Legislatures

California Poll: Voter Issue and Tech Priorities in 2022

At Year’s End, Lawmakers Signal Delay in Self-Driving Policy

Tech Group to Newsom: Fix Supply Chain with Autonomous Trucks

Tech Groups to Biden: Thank you for defending against the DMA

Real Clear Policy Op-Ed: Dem Voters Want to Accelerate AVs

Letter to Governor Hochul: S. 6715 Promotes Livable Cities and More Efficient Use of Private Cars

Montgomery Advertiser Op-Ed: Montgomery can become a home to nation's remote workers

Tech Group Warns Congress: U.S. Could Lose Crypto Race

Letter to SF Land Use and Transportation Committee: Don't Ban Bicycle and Scooter Shares

Tesla’s Shortcuts Put AV Development at Risk

Federal Judge Blocks Texas Social Media Law

Testimony to Philadelphia City Council: Oppose Permanent Delivery Fee Caps

House Holds Section 230 Hearing, Ignoring Harmful Impact of SESTA/FOSTA

Letter to CA Public Utilities Commission: Support Cruise's AV Passenger Service Application

Fact Sheet: How the American Innovation and Choice Online Act (S. 2992) Would Break Amazon Prime and Reduce Access to Amazon Basics

Biden DOJ Defends Section 230 Against Trump

Morning Consult Op-Ed: Congress’ Latest Tech Bill is Like Having a Mechanic Fix a Broken Laptop

Florida Set to Pass Anti-Vax Laws

Testimony to NM DOT: Support Autonomous Vehicle Testing

Progressive and Tech Groups Ask Appeals Court to Halt Florida Social Media Law

Infrastructure Deal's Digital Equity Investments a "BFD"

Ohio Legislators: S.B. 184 Hurts Small Online Sellers

MA Lawmakers: Close the Rental Car Tax Loophole with H. 2976

Biden Pushes Back on Discriminatory EU Digital Markets Act

Chamber of Progress to NHTSA: Support AV Innovation; Don’t Conflate AVs with Teslas

EU Court Rules Against Google

Algorithm Ban Would Spread Harmful Social Content

Chamber of Progress Statement for the Record: Earned Wage Access Addresses the Liquidity Gap

Testimony to NYC DOT: Enable peer-to-peer car sharing services to compete.

Orange County Register Op-Ed:
CA Commerce is in a Jam — the Answer Could be Self-Driving Trucks

ICYMI: Chamber of Progress Fact Checks Sen. Klobuchar's Claims

Letter to MA Democrats: Oppose H. 3830

Senate Hearing Today: Chamber of Progress and Family Online Safety Institute Submit Testimony

Biden’s New Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy A Step Forward for Digital Freedom

Chamber of Progress and CCIA Call on Biden to Appoint Fifth FCC Commissioner

CFPB Signals Attack on Tech Payment Companies Over Competition

Commercial Delivery Drones Announced for Dallas-Fort Worth Area

Wisconsin Bill Protects Hate Speech, Misinformation Online

Section 230 Bill Would Result in More Harmful, Viral Content, Not Less

Klobuchar Bill Would Ban or Degrade Tech Services Used by Millions

Ten Organizations Join Opposition to Texas Social Media Law Protecting Hate Online

Trump Files for Immediate Facebook Reinstatement

Testimony to MA Legislature: Flexible, Portable Benefits Would Provide Critical Support for Gig Workers

Morning Consult Poll: Dems, Biden Voters, Union Members Support Autonomous Vehicles

California Issues First Permits for Passenger AV Rides

Chamber of Progress Thanks Biden Administration for Putting U.S. Tech Workers First

Op-Ed: Europe’s tech discrimination could reverse Pittsburgh’s rebound

Protocol: Democratic tech group hires Section 230 lawyer

Chamber of Progress Adds Legal Advocacy VP To Promote Healthy Online Communities

Chamber of Progress Takes Out Full Page Ad Ahead of US-EU Summit in Pittsburgh

California AG Appeals Prop 22 Decision

Fact Check: Feinstein Letter Conflates Teslas and Autonomous Vehicles

Op-Ed: Security deposits can be headache for renters. How cities like Fort Worth should help

Star Telegram Op-Ed: Security deposits can be a headache for renters. How cities like Fort Worth should help.

Senate Hearing Overstates Data’s Role in Online Competition

Chamber of Progress Applauds FTC Privacy & Security Boost

Grubhub, DoorDash, UberEats Sue NYC Over Fee Caps

Court Sides with Apple in Apple v. Epic Case

Texas Governor Signs Must-Carry Hate Online Bill into Law

SEC Threatens to Sue Coinbase Over Crypto Lending

Texas Social Media Bill Clears State Legislature

NYC Holds Hearing on New Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Restrictions

Written Testimony to NYC DOT: New AV Restrictions Would Reduce Mobility, Safety in New York

Texas Republicans Pass “Must Carry Hate Online” Bill, Vote to Protect Holocaust Denial, Terrorist Speech

NYC Passes Delivery Fee Caps That Will Increase Prices for Customers

Letter to Texas Democrats: Speak Out Against HB 20

New FTC Facebook Complaint, Same Old Mistakes

Proposed Tech Regulations Would Break Apps and Services Consumers Love

Senate Bill Pushes Consumers Toward Risky Third-Party App Stores

Letter to House Judiciary Committee: SHOP SAFE Act

Sacramento Bee Op-Ed: California bill targeting social media hate speech would hand keys to online extremists

Sen. Klobuchar Introduces Section 230 Bill Endangering Online Speech

LA Daily News Op-Ed: Congress should stop stalling autonomous vehicle technologies

Roanoke Times Op-Ed: Drone deliveries are ready to take off; just ask Christiansburg

NY Daily News Op-Ed: Capping delivery fees hurts restaurants, diners and deliveristas

White House Says Section 230 Tech Liability is Under Review

Letter to DOT: Finalize the AV Occupant Protection Rule

Tech Industry Groups Urge Congress to Pass Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework

Morning Consult Op-Ed: Politicians Want to Do Something About Tech. They Need a Scalpel, Not a Hatchet.

Letter to Texas Legislators: Oppose S.B. 5 to Fight Hate Speech and Discrimination Online

Philadelphia Inquirer:
Regulating big tech: Should Congress pass the most sweeping antitrust bills in generations? | Pro/Con

Trump Lawsuit Threatens to Put Extremists Back Online

Letter to CA Legislators: A.B. 587 Tips Off Criminals and Bad Actors

Letter of Support for Illinois' H.B. 3712 Car Sharing Bill

Testimony to NYC Council: It's Time to End Delivery Fee Caps

FTC Comment: Update, Don't Revoke Fairness Rules

U.S. Court Strikes Down Florida Law To Increase Online Hate and Disinformation

Morning Consult Survey:
Voters Support Tech Regulation But Rank It Low Priority;
Oppose Cicilline Proposals To Ban Products

Group Letter:
Cicilline and Jayapal Bills Would Ban & Degrade Tech Services that Consumers Love

Letter: Time to Lift SF’s Food Delivery Tax That Hurts Families, Restaurants, and Drivers

New Analysis: Legislation Would Ban or Degrade Services that Millions Americans Use

Antitrust Proposals “Aren’t The Answer,” Create “Unintended Consequences”;
Would “Blow Up” “Major Parts of the Internet” and
“Destroy Many of the Integrated Products Consumers Currently Enjoy"

Chamber of Progress Expands Team with Democratic Policy Veterans

Washington Examiner:
Civil rights and libertarian groups back lawsuit against DeSantis anti-censorship law

House Antitrust Bills Target Tech Conveniences that Consumers Like

Nine Organizations Join Opposition to Florida Law That Incentivizes Harmful Online Content

MediaPost: Chamber of Progress Comments on Sen. Wicker's "PRO-SPEECH Act"

Adam Kovacevich in American Compass: Want More Humane Technology? Look to the Supermarket

Chamber of Progress Praises Connecticut Leaders for Excluding Damaging Digital Ad Tax

NY1 Interview with Adam Kovacevich On NY Antitrust Bill

NY Senate Passes Antitrust Bill To Protect Friendly’s From Carvel

Arizona Daily Independent Op-ed:
Arizona Is Headed For A Full Recovery – Don’t Derail It By Repeating California’s Mistake On Gig Work

Letter to CT Legislators: HB 6568 Hobbles Carsharing

C-SPAN's The Communicators: Introducing Chamber of Progress

Empire Report Op-Ed:
New York Should Punish Companies That Hurt Consumers, Not Protect Friendly’s From Carvel

Inside Sources Op-Ed:
How Biden Can Grow His Urban-Suburban Coalition and Promote Responsible Business

Texas Democrats Stand Against Online Hate & Discrimination, Stop Unconstitutional SB 12 Bill

Florida’s New Online Speech Law Incentivizes Hate Speech and Disinformation

Letter to Senate Commerce Committee: 15 State Legislatures Have Rejected the INFORM Consumers Act

Maine State Legislature Testimony: Opposing L.D. 1609 (H.P. 1198), “An Act To Stop Social Media Censorship”

Nevada Independent Op-Ed: As we emerge from pandemic, don’t expand a food delivery tax that hurts families, restaurants and drivers

Tennessean Op-Ed: Want an internet safer from conspiracy theorists and bigots? Keep Section 230.

Letter to Texas Democrats Opposing SB 12

Richmond Times-Dispatch Op-Ed: What the U.S. can learn from the U.K. effort to create a better labor category for gig workers

Letter to Senate Commerce Committee Supporting Peters-Thune AV Amendment

Letter to Florida Democrats Opposing Republican Speech Bills

Morning Consult Op-Ed: Tech’s Political Honeymoon Is Over. Now It’s Time for Relationship Counseling.

Protocol Q&A: "One of our aims is to have a healthy debate about what it means to be progressive, especially with regard to technology"

Introducing Chamber of Progress

New Progressive Tech Industry Coalition Backs “For the People” Act and John Lewis Voting Rights Act; Opposes State Bills Limiting Voting Rights

Adam Kovacevich Talking Section 230 on Bloomberg Tech

TechDirt Post: What I Hope Tech CEOs Will Tell Congress: 'We're Not Neutral'

Inside Sources Op-Ed:
Democrats Want A Better Internet; They Should Embrace Section 230

Protocol Op-ed: How the tech industry should navigate the Biden administration