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JCPA Should Not Be in the NDAA

Groups Urge DOJ to Side with Google in Gonzalez Case

As Tech Sector Faces Crunch, Now is the Wrong Time for Job-Killing Klobuchar Tech Bill

Gov. Wolf Signs Autonomous Vehicle Bill Into Law

PA Senate Sends Autonomous Vehicle Bill to Governor

NY AG Proposes Unnecessary Changes to Section 230

Meta Moves to Dismiss Within Complaint

New Labor Rule Targets Independent Contractors

New Polling Ranks Midterm Voter Tech Priorities

White House Releases AI Bill of Rights

Supreme Court to Hear Section 230 Case

Gov. Newsom Vetoes Crypto Bill

Senate Judiciary Passes the JCPA

Fifth Circuit Upholds Texas Law Banning Content Moderation

White House Releases Crypto Framework

FTC Goes After Gig Work

White House Calls for Section 230 “Removal” Following Tech Listening Session

Press Conference: Stop the JCPA

CA Social Media Bill Exposes Content Moderation Playbook

Biden Signs Inflation Reduction Act

Coalition Urges SC Lawmakers to Stop Reproductive Health Censorship Bill

CA Senate Halts Social Media Addiction Bill

FTC Kicks Off Privacy Rulemaking

Biden Signs CHIPS Act into Law

Tech Urges Supreme Court to Uphold Affirmative Action

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

Biden Issues Reproductive Health Executive Order

SEC Misses Crypto Regulation Opportunity In Denying Grayscale Application

Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade

Chamber of Progress Launches New Polling Site

Chamber of Progress Calls on FTC to Investigate Tesla

White House Task Force to Tackle Harmful Content Online

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

Sens. Gillibrand and Lummis Introduce Crypto Bill

Supreme Court Blocks Texas Anti-Content Moderation Law

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

20 Groups Ask Supreme Court to Stop Texas Social Media Law

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

Judges Allow Dangerous Texas Social Media Law to
Go Into Effect

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

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

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

Gov. Inslee Signs Gig Worker Deal

Chamber of Progress Applauds NYS Assembly Passage of Crypto Study Bill

Biden Budget Makes Critical Tech Investments

EU Finalizes Digital Markets Act, Targeting US Tech

Senate Concludes Judge Jackson Confirmation Hearing

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

Amazon-MGM Merger Closes

NHTSA Rule Paves the Way for AVs

New Polling Shows Voter Concern Over DMA Jobs Impact

Biden Issues Crypto Executive Order

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

Statement on Illinois’ App Store Legislation

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

Senate Introduces the EARN IT Act

FCC Commissioner Targets Undocumented Immigrants

Round Up: Senate Democrats Raise Concerns at Tech Bill Markup

Senate Committee to Hold Markup on Bill that Breaks Amazon Prime

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

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

Tesla’s Shortcuts Put AV Development at Risk

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

Biden DOJ Defends Section 230 Against Trump

Florida Set to Pass Anti-Vax Laws

Infrastructure Deal's Digital Equity Investments a "BFD"

Biden Pushes Back on Discriminatory EU Digital Markets Act

EU Court Rules Against Google

Algorithm Ban Would Spread Harmful Social Content

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

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

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

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

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

Sen. Klobuchar Introduces Section 230 Bill Endangering Online Speech

White House Says Section 230 Tech Liability is Under Review

Tech Industry Groups Urge Congress to Pass Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework

Trump Lawsuit Threatens to Put Extremists Back Online

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

House Antitrust Bills Target Tech Conveniences that Consumers Like

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

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

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

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

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

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Links

Letter to Seattle DOT: Delay AV Testing Permit Program

Smerconish Op-Ed: TikTok is a Runaway Success– but its Chinese Ownership is Problematic for the U.S.

Knoxville News Op-Ed: Legislation would eliminate low-cost store brands | Opinion

RealClear Markets Op-Ed: If the Democrats Are Pro-Consumer, They Should Be Cheering Fintech

The Hill Op-Ed: California Dems follow Texas GOP into online speech battle

Saporta Report Op-Ed: Georgia Democrats know the importance of content moderation online. National Democrats should take note.

Roseburg News-Review Op-Ed: Guest Column: Democrats Can't Call For Social Media Companies To Moderate Content If They Make It Illegal To Do So

SF Business Times Op-Ed: How to fix California’s crypto regulatory bill before it's too late

The Ripon Society Op-Ed: The First Amendment Protects Freedom of Speech, Not Your Right To Someone Else’s Megaphone

Arizona Capital Times: Democrats must protect ability for online platforms to remove misinformation

The Spokesman-Review Op-Ed: With inflation on the rise, Congress must ensure costs for everyday tech services stay low

The Hill Op-Ed: Democrats need a united front against GOP attempts to regulate social media

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

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

Real Clear World Op-Ed: The Techlash Revisited

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Protocol: Democratic tech group hires Section 230 lawyer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NY1 Interview with Adam Kovacevich On NY Antitrust Bill

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

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

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.

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

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"

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

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Testimony

Testimony: New Hamphire SB 355 (Online Marketplaces)

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

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

Testimony to Maryland Lawmakers: Oppose the INFORM Act

Testimony to Washington Legislature: Oppose HB 1731

Testimony to Washington State Lawmakers: Oppose HB 1950

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

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Letters

Letter of Support: GM Origin NHTSA Exemption

Letter to NYC Traffic Mobility Review Board: Oppose Congestion Pricing Progam Proposal

Letter to the FTC: Competition Policy Should Support Web3

Letter to the Fed, FDIC, Treasury: New CRA framework must meet consumer fintech needs

Letter to CA Policymakers: Regulating Crypto Under Financial Protection Laws

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

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

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

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

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

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Other Resources

Amicus Brief: Supporting NetChoice/CCIA Cert Petition

Letter to Senate HELP, House Ed and Labor: Investigate EEOC Anti-Abortion Charges

Chamber of Progress Post-Election Memo

Amicus brief in State of WA vs. Meta Platforms

Autonomous Vehicles: Leveraging Technology for Diverse Community Benefit

Chamber of Progress Urges CA Regulators to Approve Cruise AV Application

Comments to NTIA on Mobile App Competition

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

FOSTA Amicus Brief: Jane Does v. Reddit

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

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

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

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

Chamber of Progress Amicus Brief: Apple v. Epic

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

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

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

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)

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

Testimony to PA Lawmakers: Oppose HB 2098 and 2099

Letter to CA Lawmakers: Support AB 2328

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

Testimony to IL State Legislature: Oppose SB 3417

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

Testimony to VA Legislature: Oppose HB 888

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

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

Testimony to Ohio Lawmakers: Oppose HB 441

What Voters Want: Consumer-Focused Tech Policy

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

Letter to FL Lawmakers: Oppose SB 944

Testimony to MA Lawmakers: Oppose Legislation that Holds Back AVs

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

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

California Poll: Voter Issue and Tech Priorities in 2022

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

Testimony to Philadelphia City Council: Oppose Permanent Delivery Fee Caps

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

Testimony to NM DOT: Support Autonomous Vehicle Testing

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

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

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

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.

Letter to MA Democrats: Oppose H. 3830

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

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

Letter to Texas Democrats: Speak Out Against HB 20

Letter to House Judiciary Committee: SHOP SAFE Act

Letter to DOT: Finalize the AV Occupant Protection Rule

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

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"

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

Letter to CT Legislators: HB 6568 Hobbles Carsharing

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”

Letter to Texas Democrats Opposing SB 12

Letter to Senate Commerce Committee Supporting Peters-Thune AV Amendment

Letter to Florida Democrats Opposing Republican Speech Bills

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