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First-responder network reauthorization advances

House lawmakers are moving forward with a reauthorization of the federally supported communications network for emergency services, despite mixed support from the public safety community for changes in the measure. The House Energy and Commerce Committee voted, 51-0, on Wednesday to forward a bill, as amended, that would reauthorize the…

Heated Debate After Super Bowl Fans Translate Bad Bunny’s Explicit Lyrics

Heated Debate After Super Bowl Fans Translate Bad Bunny’s Explicit Lyrics

Conservative voices accused Bad Bunny of singing vulgar lyrics at the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, and one lawmaker has demanded an official inquiry.

In the Spotlight: Earl L. 'Buddy' Carter - Roll Call

In the Spotlight: Earl L. 'Buddy' Carter - Roll Call

The Georgia Republican is behind a proposal advanced by the House Energy and Commerce Committee that would overhaul broadband permitting.

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House panel approves broadband permitting overhaul - Roll Call

The House Energy and Commerce Committee voted 26-24 along party lines Wednesday to advance a bill to overhaul the broadband permitting system.

Medicaid cuts could wake up Republicans

GOP lawmakers are proposing massive cuts, but a public backlash may turn some Republicans against their own party

Parents, states press Congress to act on kids online safety bill - Roll Call

Parents whose kids' deaths are connected to social media are pushing lawmakers to require tech companies to minimize such harms.

Privacy bill markup canceled amid multi-front opposition - Roll Call

The House Energy and Commerce Committee abruptly canceled a markup on a federal data privacy bill in the face of a torrent of opposition.

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Lawmakers issue ultimatum to tech platforms over data privacy - Roll Call

Lawmakers issue ultimatum to tech platforms over data privacy - Roll Call

Lawmakers are proposing to eliminate a provision that shields tech and social media companies from liability for user-generated content.

Congress’ tech plate is full, with little time at the table - Roll Call

Congress’ tech plate is full, with little time at the table - Roll Call

Congress has a full slate of technology policy challenges to resolve, with little time on the congressional calendar this year.

Landmark data privacy deal would create first federal standard - Roll Call

Landmark data privacy deal would create first federal standard - Roll Call

Lawmakers said Sunday they have negotiated a bipartisan deal on federal data privacy, a breakthrough that previously eluded Congress.

Schumer signals slower pace on TikTok measure in the Senate - Roll Call

Schumer signals slower pace on TikTok measure in the Senate - Roll Call

Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer offered no timetable for a vote on a measure to force the divestiture of TikTok.

House panel votes for TikTok divestiture, curtailed data brokering - Roll Call

House panel votes for TikTok divestiture, curtailed data brokering - Roll Call

A classified briefing with U.S. intelligence and law enforcement officials led the committee to fast track the TikTok measure.

Push for federal data privacy law grows as rights vary by state - Roll Call

Push for federal data privacy law grows as rights vary by state - Roll Call

State data privacy laws are migrating into disparate camps with varying protections, setting up a clash over federal legislation.

House GOP eyes trans care as newest battleground issue - Roll Call

House GOP eyes trans care as newest battleground issue - Roll Call

As 2024 approaches, GOP lawmakers are focusing on transgender care as an issue that they hope will energize their base.

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Data privacy law seen as needed precursor to AI regulation - Roll Call

Lawmakers in both parties acknowledge that they must first resolve data privacy and protection issues before moving on to AI.

Health deadlines pile up as Congress adjourns for August - Roll Call

Lawmakers face 11 legislative days in September to reauthorize a number of key health programs set to expire.

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Editorial: Congress is scapegoating TikTok. It’s no worse than other social media platforms

TikTok Chief Executive Shou Zi Chew did not have a successful appearance before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on Thursday.

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Should the US ban TikTok? Can it? A cybersecurity expert explains the risks the app poses and the challenges to blocking it

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on March 23, 2023, amid a chorus of calls from members of Congress for the federal government to ban the Chinese-owned video social media app and reports that the Biden administration is pushing for the company’s sale.

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TikTok CEO to face skeptical lawmakers in testimony Thursday - Roll Call

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew will have a tough task persuading lawmakers to soften their stance to the app at a Thursday hearing.

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TikTok Hits 150 Mln US Monthly Users, Up from 100 Million in 2020

TikTok said on Monday the short-video sharing app now has 150 million monthly active users in the United States, up from 100 million it said it had in 2020. The Chinese-owned app confirmed the figure ahead of TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew's testimony set for Thursday before the House Energy…

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