Author: cmackenzie
Tech Group Warns Congress: U.S. Could Lose Crypto Race
In advance of Wednesday’s congressional hearing on digital assets, Chamber of Progress submitted written testimony to the House Financial Services Committee, warning lawmakers that the U.S. is at risk of losing the global race to become the hub for cryptocurrency and blockchain innovation. The tech group pointed to the United States’ fractured and uncertain regulatory environment as… Continue reading 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
On Monday, the New York Times published an exposé featuring interviews with 19 former Tesla employees who worked on the company’s advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) over the past decade. The article reveals a wide gap between the “self-driving” features that Elon Musk has promised drivers and the reality of the driver assistance systems that Tesla’s cars offer. The article also reveals… Continue reading Tesla’s Shortcuts Put AV Development at Risk
Federal Judge Blocks Texas Social Media Law
On Wednesday, a federal judge granted a preliminary injunction against Texas’ new social media law, blocking provisions that would have prevented social media platforms from moderating online content. Chamber of Progress led an amicus brief with nine other tech and civil society groups urging the court to stop the law, highlighting how the law would provide safe… Continue reading 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
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
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