Author: cmackenzie
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
On Friday, Chamber of Progress released newly commissioned research by economists from Berkeley Research Group, analyzing support for California’s Prop 22 vote. The research examined the correlation between the demographic makeup of communities in California and support for the gig work ballot initiative. The research was conducted by the economists David Lewin and Mia Kim… Continue reading New study analyzes voter support for California’s Prop 22 on Gig Work
Senate Marks Up the EARN It Act
On Thursday, the Senate Judiciary Committee marked up the EARN It Act, legislation that would both endanger access to encrypted services and result in online censorship with outsized impacts on marginalized communities. While the bill is intended to crack down on child sexual abuse material (CSAM) online, a range of human rights organizations, democracy groups, LGBTQ advocates, and civil… Continue reading 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
This month, Illinois lawmakers are preparing to hold a hearing on new app store legislation (H.B. 4599) that would mandate phone makers allow consumers to use risky alternative payment systems outside of the app store to make app purchases. Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech policy organization, opposes the legislation because it would erode the… Continue reading 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
On Friday, the House of Representatives passed the America COMPETES Act, legislation that would support domestic microchip production and help to strengthen the U.S. supply chain. The bill’s Senate companion passed with overwhelming bipartisan support in June of last year. In addition to its microchip and supply chain provisions, the House’s America Competes Act incorporates… Continue reading 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
On Thursday evening, the White House released a statement to Politico regarding U.S. and E.U. tech regulation proposals, saying, “We are supportive of bipartisan progress being made in Congress on these issues. The United States shares the concerns and policy objectives that the European Union seeks to address. Even as we engage on concerns we have about… Continue reading Reaction to White House Statement on U.S. and E.U. Tech Legislation