Ahead of Wednesday’s House hearing on Section 230, Chamber of Progress submitted a statement for the record urging lawmakers to first review the impact of prior changes to Section 230 under SESTA/FOSTA before forging ahead with new carve outs to the law. Chamber of Progress urged leaders on the Energy & Commerce Committee to consider the SAFE… Continue reading House Holds Section 230 Hearing, Ignoring Harmful Impact of SESTA/FOSTA
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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
In October 2021, Senators Amy Klobuchar and Chuck Grassley introduced the American Innovation and Choice Online Act (S. 2992). Here’s an explainer of how the bill would impact consumer-favorite products and services like Amazon Prime’s two-day shipping and Amazon Basics. Amazon Prime and Two-Day Shipping Amazon Prime is so quick and easy that most people… Continue reading 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
On Thursday, lawmakers from the Department of Justice notified a federal judge in San Francisco that they plan to defend Section 230 in a lawsuit filed by President Trump against Twitter. In July, the former President filed three lawsuits against Twitter, Facebook, and Google, striking back at the social media companies following his removal from the platforms.… Continue reading 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
On Wednesday, Florida’s legislature is set to pass a suite of bills targeted at reversing President Biden’s COVID-19 mandates. Some of the bills’ controversial policies, including a measure that would strip COVID-19 liability protections from private companies, have drawn resistance from both Democratic and Republican state lawmakers. Chamber of Progress CEO Adam Kovacevich releases the following statement: “Florida has among the most… Continue reading 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
On Monday, a group of ten industry and civil society organizations filed an amicus brief urging a federal appeals court to oppose a new Florida law requiring social media platforms to carry hate speech, disinformation, and other harmful content. The law, signed by Governor Ron DeSantis in May, was enjoined by a U.S. District Court for violating the First Amendment. Florida’s attorney general appealed that… Continue reading Progressive and Tech Groups Ask Appeals Court to Halt Florida Social Media Law
Infrastructure Deal’s Digital Equity Investments a “BFD”
On Monday, President Biden is scheduled to sign the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law, passing the largest long-term investment in infrastructure in nearly a century. The bill includes a historic investment in closing the digital divide, with $65 billion for expanding broadband Internet access as well as $2.75 billion for digital inclusion, digital… Continue reading Infrastructure Deal’s Digital Equity Investments a “BFD”