Social Media
Experts Call for Congressional Action on Kids' Online Safety
Bipartisan support grows for KOSA despite implementation concerns.
Free Speech
Carr Fires Back at Blumenthal Over Media Probes
FCC Chairman says he is treating all parties fairly
Congress
Blumenthal Probes FCC’s ‘Intrusive Investigations’ Into Media Firms
Senate Democrat wants answers on FCC investigations into Comcast, ABC, CBS, NBC, NPR, and PBS.
Spectrum
Sen. Blackburn Wants to Free Up Federal Spectrum for Commercial Use
The senator said unused spectrum could generate up to $100 billion for the federal government
Congress
Klobuchar Leads Effort to Ban Algorithmic Price Fixing
Bill attacks algorithms designed to raise prices and limit competition
artificial intelligence
Senate Subcommittee Hears Testimony on Risks of AI Management
Panelists said that AI regulations are necessary to promote safety.
Chevron Doctrine
Senate Republicans, Democrats Split over Chevron Doctrine
'After years of confusion and uncertainty, the Supreme Court overruled Chevron, restoring integrity, transparency, and constitutional adherence to the federal judiciary,' Crapo said.
Chevron Doctrine
Senate Democrats Offer Bill to Restore Chevron Doctrine
'The Supreme Court’s overturning of Chevron undermines our government’s ability to promote worker safety, ensure clean air and water, and protect consumers,' said Sen. Warren.
Verizon
Democratic Senators Concerned About T-Mobile-UScellular Merger
'Additional consolidation in the market would have far-reaching effects, reducing choices for consumers,' Senate Democrats say.
marsha blackburn
NTIA Releases Best Practices For Children Online
It included recommendations to federal agencies, online platforms and parents.
FCC
Senate Inquiry Into AT&T Security Breach
The data can be used for ransom, warn senators.
Supreme Court
Reps. McMorris Rodgers, Pallone Offer Bill To Repeal Section 230
'Our bill gives Big Tech a choice: Work with Congress to ensure the Internet is a safe, healthy place for good, or lose Section 230 protections entirely,'
marsha blackburn
Senate Commerce Committee Passes Two Bills To Protect Children Online
The bills failed to make headway in a previous Congress.
Section 230
Congress Should Amend Section 230, Senate Subcommittee Hears
Experts urged Congress to amend tech protection law to limit protection for the promotion of harmful information.
marsha blackburn
Online Harms Bill, Google Changes Privacy on Phones, New CEO at Conexon Connect
The online harms bill comes after Facebook whistleblower testimony and lawmakers calling for more online protections for children.
Online Sexual Abuse Bill, Internet Freedom at Olympics, Washington Nationals Crypto Deal
A Senate Judiciary bill is facing industry criticism on its effectiveness.
