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Nov. 4, 2019
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Receives Award From The ITServe Alliance
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 4, 2019
Letter to Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter - Pascrell, Pallone, Maloney, Malinowski Lead Calls for Twitter to Prevent Census Interference
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Oct. 31, 2019
Reps. Schneider, Fitzpatrick, Crow Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Enhance Cybersecurity of Small Businesses
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Oct. 29, 2019
Hearing of the Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Schakowsky, Hearing on Reauthorizing Brand USA and the U.S. SAFE WEB Act
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 24, 2019
Letter to the Hon. David Hale, Under Secretary for Political Affairs of the Department of State - Brown Joins Senators Seeking Information about State Department Policies to Protect Journalists
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 24, 2019
Letter to Mr. John Hoeven, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, Mr. Jeff Merkley, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, Mr. Sanford Bishop, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, House Committee on Appropriations, and Mr. Jeff Fortenberry, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies - Spanberger Leads Bipartisan Letter Calling on Senate and House Appropriators to Prioritize Rural Broadband Projects, Strengthen Funding for USDA ReConnect Program
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Oct. 23, 2019
Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Introduces Bill to Keep Big Tech Companies Out of Financial Sector
Rep. Chuy Garcia
Oct. 22, 2019
Kelly, McMorris Rodgers Introduce US SAFE WEB Extension Act
Rep. Robin Kelly
Oct. 22, 2019
Tweet - "#HoldAVote"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2019
RESCHEDULED: Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee Announces Hearing on Brand USA and U.S. SAFE WEB Act Legislation
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 16, 2019
Foster Introduces Medical Records Access Fairness Act
Rep. Bill Foster
Oct. 10, 2019
Tweet - "There is a #digitaldivide in this country and rural communities are being left behind. Illinoisans need the internet to complete homework, start businesses, and allow doctors to communicate with their patients."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 7, 2019
Tweet - "Broadband access is essential to #digitalinclusion across America. Congress must pass my bicameral Promoting Access to Broadband Act with @RepSeanMaloney to address the cost barriers to broadband that are inhibiting #digitalequity across the United States."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 4, 2019
Rep. LaHood Announces Congressional App Challenge for 18th District High School Students
Rep. Darin LaHood
Sept. 26, 2019
Tweet - "Reliable broadband service is essential for kids doing their homework, people looking for a job, & improving access to health care in rural areas. Cost shouldn't be a barrier to broadband. Proud to work w/ @RepSeanMaloney to increase enrollment for the FCC's Lifeline program."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2019
Hearing scheduled on corporate responsibility online, consumer protection & the pros and cons of section 230 of the Communications Decency Act
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 25, 2019
Durbin, Maloney Introduce Bicameral Bill To Increase Access To Broadband Service For Low-Income Americans
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 20, 2019
Tweet - "Great to see @CBS, @WarnerMediaGrp, and @Viacom drop the misleading ads for e-cigarette companies like JUUL. #VapingTargetsKids with these ads, so this is an important step towards keeping these dangerous and addictive products out of the hands of our children."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2019
50+ Members Launch Bipartisan Congressional Caucus to End the Youth Vaping Epidemic
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 19, 2019
Reps. Foster and Takano, Sens. Hirono and Tillis Introduce the Office of Technology Assessment Improvement and Enhancement Act
Rep. Bill Foster
Sept. 18, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Commissioner of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission - Durbin, Duckworth Ask FCC To Step Up Prevention Of Robocalls
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 18, 2019
Tweet - "IL constituents are writing in about robocalls, and for good reason. Robocallers placed 172M calls to Illinoisans in August. This has got to stop. Today, @SenDuckworth and I wrote to the @FCC Chairman urging him to take action to end this scourge. You can read our letter here:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 6, 2019
Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook - Harris, Colleagues Urge Facebook to Enforce Gun Selling Rules on its Digital Marketplace
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 6, 2019
Tweet - "I applaud Facebook's commitment to block the sale of firearms on its platforms, but loopholes remain. I'm joining my @SenateDems colleagues in calling on Facebook to monitor and shut down any firearm sales that are slipping through the cracks."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 5, 2019
Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook - Durbin, Colleagues Urge Facebook To Enforce Gun Selling Rules On Its Digital Marketplace
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 4, 2019
Pallone and Schakowsky on FTC's Youtube settlement
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 4, 2019
Tweet - "YouTube paid $170M after the FTC alleged it illegally collected personal information online from children. More reason why Americans should be able to delete personal data that was collected about them online while they were kids. My Clean Slate bill would do just that."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 22, 2019
Tweet - "We can all agree, robocalls are annoying. It's time to give consumers the ability to fight back."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2019
Tweet - "In the era of Big Data, we must ensure that our students and children are protected from harmful data collection practices. Yesterday, I joined @SenMarkey and @SenBlumenthal in urging EdTech companies to commit to complying with federal data protections."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 12, 2019
Letter to Michael Newton - Markey Joins Durbin and Blumenthal Request Information on Student Data Collection Practices
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 12, 2019
Letter to Sundar Pichai, Chief Executive Officer at Google - Markey Joins Durbin and Blumenthal Request Information on Student Data Collection Practices
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 9, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Wyden Presses FCC to Protect Consumers from Cellphone Fraud
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 24, 2019
Underwood-Backed Legislation to Combat Robocalls Passes the House
Rep. Lauren Underwood
July 19, 2019
Hirono, Durbin, Kennedy, Tillis Bipartisan Bill to Defend Intellectual Property from Theft Heads to U.S. Senate Floor
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 18, 2019
Committee Members Ask Hard-Hitting Questions, Facebook Offers Very Few Answers
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
July 17, 2019
Jayapal Leads Bipartisan Amendment Limiting Face Recognition Technology in Intelligence Authorization Act
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
July 16, 2019
Damon Paul Nelson and Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years and 2020
Rep. Chuy Garcia
July 10, 2019
Sens. Coons and Cotton, Reps. Stivers and Foster introduce bipartisan, bicameral bill to protect US patent holders, inventors
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 28, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communication Commission - Senator Markey Leads Colleagues in Call for Maintaining Strong Children's Television Rules
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 27, 2019
Reps. Cleaver, Hollingsworth, Foster, Hill Hold Bipartisan Briefing with FinCEN Director, Cleaver Questions Director on Facebook's Planned Cryptocurrency
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
June 26, 2019
Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook - Zuckerberg Pressed by Rep. McNerney and E&C Democrats About Doctored Pelosi Video
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
June 21, 2019
Tweet - "5 BILLION Robocalls in May! The House has introduced a strong bill to stop these pests. Count me in to support it in the Senate. (But please don't call to thank me.)"
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 18, 2019
Tweet - "According to the FCC, more than 21 million Americans lack access to high-speed internet, though that number may be much higher. If we're ever going to bridge the digital divide, we'll need a better understanding of the issue at hand."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 17, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communication Commission - Illinois Congressional Delegation To FCC: Improve Rural Broadband Maps
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
June 17, 2019
Tweet - "This is frightening - robocalls are completely out of control. Passing the bipartisan TRACED Act was a step in the right direction, but Congress needs to build on those reforms by empowering Americans to hold these illegal callers accountable. Enough is enough."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 12, 2019
Hurd, Kelly Bill to Improve Cybersecurity of IoT Devices Gains Momentum
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
June 12, 2019
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020
Rep. Bill Foster
June 12, 2019
Net Neutrality
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 12, 2019
Oversight Committee Approves Congresswoman Kelly's Cybersecurity Legislation
Rep. Robin Kelly
June 11, 2019
Duckworth, Portman, Booker, Schatz, Markey & King Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Predatory Phone Rates in Criminal Justice System
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Date
Title
Politician
Nov. 4, 2019
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Receives Award From The ITServe Alliance
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 4, 2019
Letter to Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter - Pascrell, Pallone, Maloney, Malinowski Lead Calls for Twitter to Prevent Census Interference
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Oct. 31, 2019
Reps. Schneider, Fitzpatrick, Crow Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Enhance Cybersecurity of Small Businesses
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Oct. 29, 2019
Hearing of the Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Schakowsky, Hearing on Reauthorizing Brand USA and the U.S. SAFE WEB Act
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 24, 2019
Letter to the Hon. David Hale, Under Secretary for Political Affairs of the Department of State - Brown Joins Senators Seeking Information about State Department Policies to Protect Journalists
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 24, 2019
Letter to Mr. John Hoeven, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, Mr. Jeff Merkley, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, Mr. Sanford Bishop, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, House Committee on Appropriations, and Mr. Jeff Fortenberry, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies - Spanberger Leads Bipartisan Letter Calling on Senate and House Appropriators to Prioritize Rural Broadband Projects, Strengthen Funding for USDA ReConnect Program
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Oct. 23, 2019
Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Introduces Bill to Keep Big Tech Companies Out of Financial Sector
Rep.Chuy Garcia
Oct. 22, 2019
Kelly, McMorris Rodgers Introduce US SAFE WEB Extension Act
Rep.Robin Kelly
Oct. 22, 2019
Tweet - "#HoldAVote"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2019
RESCHEDULED: Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee Announces Hearing on Brand USA and U.S. SAFE WEB Act Legislation
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 16, 2019
Foster Introduces Medical Records Access Fairness Act
Rep.Bill Foster
Oct. 10, 2019
Tweet - "There is a #digitaldivide in this country and rural communities are being left behind. Illinoisans need the internet to complete homework, start businesses, and allow doctors to communicate with their patients."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 7, 2019
Tweet - "Broadband access is essential to #digitalinclusion across America. Congress must pass my bicameral Promoting Access to Broadband Act with @RepSeanMaloney to address the cost barriers to broadband that are inhibiting #digitalequity across the United States."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 4, 2019
Rep. LaHood Announces Congressional App Challenge for 18th District High School Students
Rep.Darin LaHood
Sept. 26, 2019
Tweet - "Reliable broadband service is essential for kids doing their homework, people looking for a job, & improving access to health care in rural areas. Cost shouldn't be a barrier to broadband. Proud to work w/ @RepSeanMaloney to increase enrollment for the FCC's Lifeline program."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2019
Hearing scheduled on corporate responsibility online, consumer protection & the pros and cons of section 230 of the Communications Decency Act
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 25, 2019
Durbin, Maloney Introduce Bicameral Bill To Increase Access To Broadband Service For Low-Income Americans
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 20, 2019
Tweet - "Great to see @CBS, @WarnerMediaGrp, and @Viacom drop the misleading ads for e-cigarette companies like JUUL. #VapingTargetsKids with these ads, so this is an important step towards keeping these dangerous and addictive products out of the hands of our children."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2019
50+ Members Launch Bipartisan Congressional Caucus to End the Youth Vaping Epidemic
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 19, 2019
Reps. Foster and Takano, Sens. Hirono and Tillis Introduce the Office of Technology Assessment Improvement and Enhancement Act
Rep.Bill Foster
Sept. 18, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Commissioner of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission - Durbin, Duckworth Ask FCC To Step Up Prevention Of Robocalls
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 18, 2019
Tweet - "IL constituents are writing in about robocalls, and for good reason. Robocallers placed 172M calls to Illinoisans in August. This has got to stop. Today, @SenDuckworth and I wrote to the @FCC Chairman urging him to take action to end this scourge. You can read our letter here:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 6, 2019
Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook - Harris, Colleagues Urge Facebook to Enforce Gun Selling Rules on its Digital Marketplace
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 6, 2019
Tweet - "I applaud Facebook's commitment to block the sale of firearms on its platforms, but loopholes remain. I'm joining my @SenateDems colleagues in calling on Facebook to monitor and shut down any firearm sales that are slipping through the cracks."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 5, 2019
Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook - Durbin, Colleagues Urge Facebook To Enforce Gun Selling Rules On Its Digital Marketplace
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 4, 2019
Pallone and Schakowsky on FTC's Youtube settlement
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 4, 2019
Tweet - "YouTube paid $170M after the FTC alleged it illegally collected personal information online from children. More reason why Americans should be able to delete personal data that was collected about them online while they were kids. My Clean Slate bill would do just that."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 22, 2019
Tweet - "We can all agree, robocalls are annoying. It's time to give consumers the ability to fight back."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2019
Tweet - "In the era of Big Data, we must ensure that our students and children are protected from harmful data collection practices. Yesterday, I joined @SenMarkey and @SenBlumenthal in urging EdTech companies to commit to complying with federal data protections."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 12, 2019
Letter to Michael Newton - Markey Joins Durbin and Blumenthal Request Information on Student Data Collection Practices
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 12, 2019
Letter to Sundar Pichai, Chief Executive Officer at Google - Markey Joins Durbin and Blumenthal Request Information on Student Data Collection Practices
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 9, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Wyden Presses FCC to Protect Consumers from Cellphone Fraud
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 24, 2019
Underwood-Backed Legislation to Combat Robocalls Passes the House
Rep.Lauren Underwood
July 19, 2019
Hirono, Durbin, Kennedy, Tillis Bipartisan Bill to Defend Intellectual Property from Theft Heads to U.S. Senate Floor
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 18, 2019
Committee Members Ask Hard-Hitting Questions, Facebook Offers Very Few Answers
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
July 17, 2019
Jayapal Leads Bipartisan Amendment Limiting Face Recognition Technology in Intelligence Authorization Act
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
July 16, 2019
Damon Paul Nelson and Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years and 2020
Rep.Chuy Garcia
July 10, 2019
Sens. Coons and Cotton, Reps. Stivers and Foster introduce bipartisan, bicameral bill to protect US patent holders, inventors
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 28, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communication Commission - Senator Markey Leads Colleagues in Call for Maintaining Strong Children's Television Rules
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 27, 2019
Reps. Cleaver, Hollingsworth, Foster, Hill Hold Bipartisan Briefing with FinCEN Director, Cleaver Questions Director on Facebook's Planned Cryptocurrency
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
June 26, 2019
Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook - Zuckerberg Pressed by Rep. McNerney and E&C Democrats About Doctored Pelosi Video
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
June 21, 2019
Tweet - "5 BILLION Robocalls in May! The House has introduced a strong bill to stop these pests. Count me in to support it in the Senate. (But please don't call to thank me.)"
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 18, 2019
Tweet - "According to the FCC, more than 21 million Americans lack access to high-speed internet, though that number may be much higher. If we're ever going to bridge the digital divide, we'll need a better understanding of the issue at hand."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 17, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communication Commission - Illinois Congressional Delegation To FCC: Improve Rural Broadband Maps
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
June 17, 2019
Tweet - "This is frightening - robocalls are completely out of control. Passing the bipartisan TRACED Act was a step in the right direction, but Congress needs to build on those reforms by empowering Americans to hold these illegal callers accountable. Enough is enough."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 12, 2019
Hurd, Kelly Bill to Improve Cybersecurity of IoT Devices Gains Momentum
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
June 12, 2019
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020
Rep.Bill Foster
June 12, 2019
Net Neutrality
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 12, 2019
Oversight Committee Approves Congresswoman Kelly's Cybersecurity Legislation
Rep.Robin Kelly
June 11, 2019
Duckworth, Portman, Booker, Schatz, Markey & King Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Predatory Phone Rates in Criminal Justice System
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
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