U.S. Chamber Applauds Bipartisan Endless Frontiers Act
Washington, D.C. — Today, the U.S. Chamber applauded the Senate introduction of the bipartisan Endless Frontiers Act, an effort to bolster the U.S.’s leadership in scientific and technological innovation through… Read More
C_TEC Letter on Broadband Funding from the American Rescue Plan
The Honorable Janet YellenSecretaryDepartment of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20220 Dear Secretary Yellen: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Technology Engagement Center (“C_TEC”) recognizes that the COVID-19 pandemic has… Read More
Testimony on R&D Before the U.S. House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
BEFORE THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE, SPACE, AND TECHNOLOGY Hearing on “Building Back the U.S. Research Enterprise: COVID Impacts and Recovery” Testimony of Tom… Read More
C_TEC Comments on FCC Petition on E-Rate Funds to Remote Learning
Ms. Marlene H. DortchSecretary Federal Communications Commission45 L Street, NEWashington, DC 20554 RE: Petitions for Emergency Relief to Allow the Use of E-Rate Funds to Support Remote Learning During the… Read More
C_TEC Comments on FCC Emergency Broadband Benefit
Ms. Marlene H. DortchSecretary Federal Communications Commission45 L Street NEWashington, DC 20554 RE: Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund Assistance (No. 20-445). Dear Ms. Dortch: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Technology Engagement… Read More
C_TEC Comments to the FCC on the Marketing and Importation of Radiofrequency Devices
Ms. Marlene H. DortchSecretary Federal Communications Commission45 L Street, NEWashington, DC 20554 RE: Allowing Earlier Equipment Marketing and Importation Opportunities (No. 20-382) Dear Ms. Dortch: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce… Read More
Joint Letter with Common Sense and the Players Coalition to Close the Digital Divide
Dear Mr. President and Members of the United States Congress: As leaders in business, sports, and education, we have watched with alarm at the ongoing divide between students and teachers… Read More
C_TEC Letter to the FCC on Securely Connecting All Americans
EX PARTE Ms. Marlene H. DortchSecretary Federal Communications Commission445 12th Street, SWWashington, DC 20554 RE: Modernizing the FCC Form 477 Data Program (No. 11-10), Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications… Read More
C_TEC Comments on FCC COVID-19 Telehealth Program
Ms. Marlene H. DortchSecretaryFederal Communications Commission445 12th Street, SWWashington, DC 20554 RE: COVID-19 Telehealth Program Application Evaluation Metrics (WC Docket No. 20-89) Dear Ms. Dortch: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce… Read More
American Innovation Requires A National Policy Upgrade
With all that 2020 has thrown at us, America’s tech companies are helping us cope. America’s technology companies are keeping us connected to work and learn, developing the next cures… Read More
Coalition Letter to Congress Calling for Adequate Funding to Alleviate the Digital Divide.
December 2, 2020 The Honorable Nancy Pelosi Speaker, U.S. House of RepresentativesH-232, U.S. CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515 The Honorable Mitch McConnellMajority Leader, U.S. SenateS-230, U.S. CapitolWashington, D.C. 20510 The Honorable Kevin… Read More
U.S. Chamber Unveils 2021 Technology Policy Agenda
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Chamber’s Technology Engagement Center (C_TEC) today unveiled its 2021 technology policy agenda at its virtual event, “American Innovators: America’s Next Tech Upgrade.” The event brought together policymakers and… Read More
Connecting All Americans
Over the last three decades, private sector investment in communications networks, particularly broadband, have helped transform the way that people work, learn, interact with their doctors and the healthcare system,… Read More
U.S. Chamber Comments on a Nationalized 5G Network
Ms. Gloria NorwoodLead Contracting OfficerDefense Information Systems Agency6910 Cooper AvenueFort Meade, Maryland 20755 RE: Defense Spectrum Sharing Request for Information The U.S. Chamber of Commerce appreciates the opportunity to provide… Read More
C_TEC Statement on the FCC Broadband Classification Remand Order
In reference to today’s FCC broadband classification remand order, Tom Quaadman, Executive Vice President of the Chamber Technology Engagement Center, released the following statement: “We applaud and commend the… Read More
The FCC’s Impressive Broadband Resume and Steps Congress Can Take to Connect All Americans
Executive Director and Policy Counsel, C_TEC Tomorrow, the House Energy & Commerce Committee will hold an oversight hearing of the Federal Communications Commission and its work… Read More
U.S. Chamber Letter Calling for Funding to Close the Homework Gap
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS: Yesterday, Labor Day, marked the unofficial end of summer, and by now nearly all students across the U.S. have returned to school… Read More
U.S. Chamber Letter on S. 4286 and H.R. 7308, “Research Investment to Spark the Economy (RISE) Act”
Dear Chairman Wicker, Chairwoman Johnson, and Ranking Members Cantwell and Lucas: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce supports S. 4286 and H.R. 7308, the “Research Investment to Spark the Economy (RISE)… Read More
U.S. Chamber Joins Amicus Brief in Facebook v. Duguid
On Friday, September 11, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Business Roundtable, ACA International, American Bankers Association, American Financial Services Association, Consumer Bankers Association, Edison Electric Institute, Insights Association, Internet Association,… Read More
U.S. Chamber files coalition amicus brief on California net-neutrality law SB-822
On Wednesday, August 19, the U.S. Chamber filed a coalition amicus brief urging District Court to grant preliminary injunction blocking California’s net neutrality law, SB-822. The U.S. Chamber filed the brief… Read More
U.S. Chamber Applauds Cong. Walden and McMorris Rodgers for Leadership on Emerging Technologies
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Thomas Quaadman, executive vice president, U.S. Chamber Technology Engagement Center (C_TEC) issued the following statement today following the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s introduction of its emerging technology agenda, which… Read More
How Technology Enables Small Business
Executive Vice President, U.S. Chamber Center for Capital Markets CompetitivenessSenior Advisor to the Senior Executive Vice President Small businesses are a cornerstone of the American economy, contributing $6 trillion… Read More
COVID-19 Illustrates Why Congress Must Act Now on Broadband
It has been three months since the term “social distancing” became part of the American lexicon. Social distancing now means that distance learning, working from home, telemedicine, and e-commerce are… Read More
U.S. Chamber Releases Recommendations for Closing the Digital Divide in Rural America
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Technology Engagement Center (C_TEC) released nine policy principles today aimed at closing America’s digital divide. The principles include policy recommendations for funding… Read More
Letter to Congress on Broadband COVID-19 Teleconference
Dear Chairman Doyle and Ranking Member Latta: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber Technology Engagement Center (“C_TEC”) applauds the Communications & Technology Subcommittee for hosting its COVID-19 teleconference with Federal… Read More
How Innovation is Accelerating to Meet Coronavirus Challenges
During the coronavirus pandemic, technological innovation has progressed on an expedited timeline to meet new and emerging challenges, according to industry leaders at a recent virtual event hosted by the… Read More
Letter to the FCC on the COVID-19 Telehealth Program
Mr. Ajit PaiChairmanFederal Communications Commission445 12th Street, NWWashington, DC 20554 RE: In the Matter of COVID-19 Telehealth Program (WC Docket No. 20-89) Dear Chairman Pai: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce… Read More
Letter of Support for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Dear Chairman Moran, Ranking Member Shaheen, Chairman Serrano and Ranking Member Aderholt: On behalf of the undersigned scientific and engineering societies, industry associations, companies and universities, we write to express… Read More
Comments to FTC on Mobile Device Tracking
Wednesday, March 26, 2014 – 4:15pm TO: Federal Trade Commission RE: Spring Privacy Series: Mobile Device Tracking, Project No. P145401… Read More
Comment Letter Supporting the Petition for Expedited Declaratory Ruling, Clarification or Waiver
Ms. Marlene H. DortchSecretaryFederal Communications Commission445 12th Street, SWWashington, DC 20554 Re: Comments on March 30, 2020 Petition for Expedited Declaratory Ruling, Clarification or Waiver Filed by the American Bankers… Read More
Net Neutrality Comments
Ms. Marlene DortchSecretaryFederal Communications Commission445 12th Street, NWWashington, DC 20554 RE: Refreshing of Record in Restoring Internet Freedom Proceeding (WC Docket Nos. 17-108, 17-287, 11-42) Dear Ms. Dortch: The U.S. Read More
Congress to Debate Internet of Tomorrow: Heavy-handed, Outdated or Thriving, Growing
Internet users, take note: Our digital future will be discussed in Congress this week. On Tuesday, Chairman Greg Walden gavels open a hearing of the Communication and Technology… Read More
The FCC Should Stay Out of the Internet Rate Business
FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler has made a commitment to keep the agency out of the Internet rate regulation business – but nothing is a guarantee. That is why the … Read More
We Need a Clear Picture from the FCC on Its TV Set-Top Box Rule
Television quality has come a long way from the static-y black-and-white images of the 1950s to today’s high-definition streaming video. Unfortunately, the Federal Communications Commission, the agency charged with regulating… Read More
Innovation Needs Broadband. Here is How to Drive Investment in 2017.
A thriving private broadband industry is necessary to spur advanced technologies such as 5G and the Internet of Things. The private expansion of broadband is good not only for innovation… Read More
How to Restore Reasonable Broadband Privacy Regulations
Last week, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation held a hearing on reducing regulatory burdens in order to spur economic growth. Gary Shapiro, President and CEO of the… Read More
Meet the Internet’s Friend, Ajit Pai
Recently FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai marked his 100th day as chairman. In the days leading up to his designation as chairman, Pai stated that “… Read More
Why Most Americans Stayed Neutral on the Internet Day of Action
According to Recode, if you blinked you missed the Internet Day of Action last week. This day of action was promoted by net neutrality supporters in opposition to… Read More
Three Ways to Bring Communications Regulations into the Digital Age
Most Millennials were born at a time when the most prevalent way of watching a movie or listening to music was done by popping a tape into a player. That… Read More
It’s the End of Internet Regulation as We Know It (And We’ll Be Fine)
If you’re reading this, you’ve been able to connect to the internet and chances are it’s working the same today as it was yesterday. Why is this important? Today is… Read More
Past Policies and State Patchworks Won’t Provide Long-Term Net Neutrality
The debate over net neutrality has taken another turn over the last few weeks in the wake of the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) decision to roll back the Title II… Read More
The FCC’s 5G Plan Deserves 5 Stars
This week, 5G will be front and center as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will take up a plan to eliminate regulatory barriers for deployment and the White House will… Read More
Let the Private Sector and Free Market Build the Nationwide Communications Network
If you were one of the nearly 400,000 people who descended upon Austin in the last two weeks to be part of the South by Southwest festivities, you were probably… Read More
U.S. Chamber Praises FCC’s Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order for Driving Economic Opportunities
WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Chamber Technology Engagement Center Senior Vice President Tim Day issued the following statement in response to the FCC’s release of its Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order. “The… Read More
Crossroads of tech, behind Indiana’s innovation boom
Fifty years ago, American technological ingenuity put a man on the moon. Today, we hold virtually the same power in the palm of our hands, as modern smartphones can process… Read More
Illinois data centers: Powering economic growth and opportunity
This summer, the governor signed a data center incentive into law, opening up Illinois for what could be hundreds of millions of investment dollars in the state. Here’s what he… Read More
U.S. Chamber Applauds FCC’s Vote on Broadband Deployment
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tim Day, Senior Vice President, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Technology Engagement Center, issued the following statement today following the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) vote to end barriers to… Read More
TecNation: Seattle
Join C_TEC for a data-driven event focused on the transformative nature of technology and how it affects rural America. July 22, 2019 12:45 PM – 6:00 PM Pacific Time SURF… Read More
U.S. Chamber Statement on the President and FCC’s Plan to Expand 5G and Rural Broadband
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Neil Bradley, Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, issued the following statement today in response to today’s White House announcement about 5G… Read More
Chamber Comments to FTC On Data Privacy
Friday, May 31, 2019 – 9:45am Via Electronic Filing Ms. April Tabor Acting Secretary Federal Trade Commission Office of the Secretary Constitution Center 400 7th Street, SW 5th Floor, Suite… Read More
U.S. Chamber Letter Supporting the “DIGIT Act”
Dear Senators Fischer, Gardner, Schatz, and Booker: The U.S. Chamber Technology Engagement Center (C_TEC) commends your leadership in introducing the “Developing Innovation and Growing the Internet of Things (DIGIT)… Read More
U.S. Chamber Key Vote Alert! on H.R. 1644, “Save the Internet Act”
Monday, April 8, 2019 – 12:45pm TO THE MEMBERS OF THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce strongly opposes H.R. 1644, the “Save the Internet Act.” The Chamber… Read More
Letter to FCC on Children’s Television Rules
Friday, December 21, 2018 – 5:00pm December 21, 2018VIA ELECTRONIC FILINGMs. Marlene Dortch, SecretaryFederal Communications Commission445 12th Street, N.W.Washington, D.C. 20554Re: Children’s Television Programming Rules; MB Docket No. 18-202Dear Ms. Read More
Key Vote Letter on S.J. Res. 52, undoing the FCC’s “Restoring Internet Freedom” order
Tuesday, May 8, 2018 – 1:30pm TO THE MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES SENATE: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce strongly opposes S.J. Res. 52, which would undo the Federal Communications… Read More
Hill Letter to Senate Opposing CRA Resolution on FCC Restoring Internet Freedom Order
Thursday, February 1, 2018 – 11:30am TO THE MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES SENATE: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce supports net neutrality principles, but opposes any Congressional Review Act resolution… Read More
Closing the Digital Divide for Broadband Infrastructure Solutions
Monday, January 29, 2018 – 3:00am The Honorable Marsha Blackburn Chairman Communications and TechnologyCommittee on Energy and CommerceU.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Michael DoyleRanking MemberCommunications and TechnologyCommittee on Energy… Read More
Hill Letter to Rep. Blackburn Supporting Introduction of H.R. 4682, the Open Internet Preservation Act
Thursday, January 4, 2018 – 1:00pm Dear Representative Blackburn: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce applauds your leadership on issues related to regulatory certainty and the future of the internet by… Read More
Comments to FTC on Informational Injury Workshop
Friday, October 27, 2017 – 4:45pm VIA ELECTRONIC FILING To: Mr. Donald S. ClarkFederal Trade CommissionOffice of the SecretaryConstitution Center400 7th Street, SW5th Floor, Suite 5610 (Annex A)Washington, DC 20024 Re: Informational… Read More
Reply Comments to FCC on Restoring Internet Freedom Rulemaking
Wednesday, August 30, 2017 – 2:30pm RE: Restoring Internet Freedom (WC Docket No. 17-108) Dear Ms. Dortch: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce (“Chamber”), the world’s largest business federation representing the… Read More
Comments to FCC on Restoring Internet Freedom Proposed Rulemaking
Monday, July 17, 2017 – 11:00am To: Ms. Marlene DortchSecretaryFederal Communications Commission445 12th Street, NWWashington, DC 20554 Re: Restoring Internet Freedom (WC Docket No. 17-108) Dear Ms. Dortch: The U.S. Chamber of… Read More
Comments to FCC on Accelerating Wireline Broadband Deployment by Removing Barriers to Infrastructure Development Proposal
Monday, July 17, 2017 – 3:00pm To: Ms. Marlene DortchSecretaryFederal Communications Commission445 12th Street, NWWashington, DC 20554 Re: In the Matter of Accelerating Wireline Broadband Deployment by Removing Barriers to Infrastructure Development… Read More
Multi-Association Letter to FCC on Title II Reclassification of Broadband
Tuesday, July 11, 2017 – 9:30am RE: WC Docket No. 17-108; Restoring Internet FreedomDear Ms. Dortch: We, the undersigned organizations and trade associations, thank the Commission for taking a leadership… Read More
Key Vote Letter to House Supporting CRA Resolution Repealing FCC Broadband Privacy Rule
Monday, March 27, 2017 – 3:15pm TO THE MEMBERS OF THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce supports S.J. Res. 34, which would repeal the Federal Communication… Read More
Key Vote Letter to Senate Supporting CRA Resolution Repealing FCC Broadband Privacy Rule
Wednesday, March 22, 2017 – 5:15pm The U.S. Chamber of Commerce supports S.J. Res. 34, which would repeal the Federal Communication Commission’s “Broadband Privacy Rule” and will consider including votes… Read More
Joint Comments to FCC on Petition for Rulemaking and Declaratory Ruling by Cunningham and Moskowitz
Friday, March 10, 2017 – 5:00pm VIA ELECTRONIC FILING TO: Ms. Marlene H. DortchSecretaryFederal Communications Commission445 12th Street, SWWashington, DC 20554 RE: In the Matter of Petition for Rulemaking and Declaratory Ruling… Read More
Comments to FCC on Streamlining Deployment of Small Cell Infrastructure
Wednesday, March 8, 2017 – 5:45pm VIA ELECTRONIC FILING TO: Ms. Marlene DortchSecretaryFederal Communications Commission445 12th Street, NWWashington, DC 20554 RE: In the Matter of Streamlining Deployment of Small Cell… Read More
Comments to FCC Supporting Petition for Reconsideration of Broadband Privacy Rule
VIA ELECTRONIC FILING TO: Ms. Marlene DortchSecretaryFederal Communications Commission445 12th Street, NWWashington, DC 20554 RE: Comments in Support of Petitions for Reconsideration in the Matter of Protecting the Privacy of Customers of… Read More
Multi-Association Letter to House Judiciary Supporting H.R. 387, the Email Privacy Act
Dear Chairman Goodlatte and Ranking Member Conyers, We, the undersigned civil society organizations, companies and trade associations, write to express our support for the Email Privacy Act (H.R. 387). The… Read More
Multi-Association Letter to Congressional Leadership Supporting CRA of FCC Broadband Privacy Rule
Dear Speaker Ryan, Majority Leader McConnell, Leader Pelosi and Leader Schumer: Consumers have embraced the dynamism of today’s internet, and have come to expect a seamless and consistent online experience… Read More
Multi-Association Hill Letter to Senate Commerce Committee on FCC Proposed Broadband Privacy Rule
Wednesday, September 14, 2016 – 4:30pm Dear Chairman Thune and Ranking Member Nelson: We, the undersigned trade associations, collectively represent hundreds of companies from small businesses to household brands engaging… Read More
Multi-Association Letter to House E&C on Proposed Broadband Privacy Rule
Tuesday, July 12, 2016 – 9:45am Dear Chairman Walden and Ranking Member Eshoo: We, the undersigned business associations and businesses write to express gratitude for the House Subcommittee on Communications… Read More
Multi-Association Letter to House E&C Subcommittee on FCC Proposed Broadband Privacy Rule
Monday, June 13, 2016 – 4:45pm Dear Chairman Walden and Ranking Member Eshoo: We, the undersigned trade associations, collectively represent hundreds of companies from small businesses to household brands engaging… Read More
Comments to FCC on Proposed Broadband Privacy Rules
Thursday, May 26, 2016 – 12:00pm TO: Ms. Marlene DortchSecretaryFederal Communications Commission445 12th Street, NWWashington, DC 20554 RE: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services (WC Docket No. Read More
Multi-Association Letter to Senate Judiciary Supporting the Email Privacy Act
Tuesday, May 24, 2016 – 5:45pm Dear Chairman Grassley and Ranking Member Leahy, We, the undersigned civil society organizations, companies and trade associations, write to express our support for the… Read More
Coalition Letter on Hearing on the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and Class Action Litigation
Tuesday, May 17, 2016 – 1:30pm The Honorable John ThuneChairmanCommittee on Commerce, Science and TransportationUnited States SenateWashington, DC 20510 The Honorable Bill NelsonRanking MemberCommittee on Commerce, Science and TransportationUnited States SenateWashington, DC… Read More
Multi-Association Letter to Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on FCC Proposed Privacy Rule
Tuesday, May 10, 2016 – 4:45pm Dear Senator Flake and Senator Franken: The undersigned trade associations collectively represent hundreds of companies, from small businesses to household brands, which engage in… Read More
Multi-Association Letter to House Supporting H.R. 699, the Email Privacy Act
Tuesday, April 26, 2016 – 3:15pm We, the undersigned civil society organizations, companies and trade associations, write to express our support for the Email Privacy Act (H.R. 699). The Act… Read More
Comments to FCC on Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices (Set-Top Boxes)
Friday, April 22, 2016 – 9:30am VIA ELECTRONIC FILING TO: Ms. Marlene DortchSecretaryFederal Communications Commission445 12th Street, SWWashington, DC 20554 RE: Expanding Consumers’ Video Navigation Choices; Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices (MB… Read More
Multi-Association Request for Extension of Comments to FCC on Proposed Privacy Rule for Broadband Internet Providers
Wednesday, April 20, 2016 – 4:30pm TO: Ms. Marlene H. Dortch. SecretaryFederal Communications Commission445 12th St., SW, Room TW-A325,Washington, D.C. 20554 RE: WC Docket No. 16-106 Dear Ms. Dortch, We, the undersigned,… Read More
Reply Comments to Petition for Reconsideration to FCC to Protect Proprietary Info Submitted in FCC Proceedings
Friday, October 30, 2015 – 2:30pm TO: Federal Communications CommissionWashington, DC 20554 RE: Reply In Support of Petition for Reconsideration Filed by CBS Corporation, Chamber of Commerce of the United States, Motion… Read More
Petition for Reconsideration to FCC to Protect Proprietary Info Submitted by Companies in FCC Proceedings
Tuesday, October 13, 2015 – 4:45pm TO: Federal Communications CommissionOffice of the SecretaryMB Docket No. 15-149 RE: Petition for Reconsideration to Protect Proprietary Information Submitted by Companies in FCC Proceedings… Read More
Joint Chamber and ILR Comments to FCC on TCPA Proposal
Thursday, June 11, 2015 – 3:00pm VIA ELECTRONIC FILING TO: Federal Communications Commission445 12th Street, SWWashington, DC 20554 RE: In the Matter of Rules and Regulations Implementing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act… Read More
Comments to FTC on Nomi Technologies Consent Agreement
Friday, May 22, 2015 – 10:30am TO: Mr. Donald S. ClarkSecretary of the CommissionFederal Trade CommissionOffice of the Secretary600 Pennsylvania Ave, N.W.Suite CC-5610(Annex D)Washington, D.C. 20580RE: Nomi Technologies, Inc.—Consent Agreement; File No. Read More
Comments to FCC on EEI and AGA TCPA Petition
Thursday, April 23, 2015 – 5:30pm TO: Ms. Marlene H. DortchSecretaryFederal Communications Commission445 12th Street, SWWashington, DC 20554 RE: Written Ex Parte Communication—In the Matter of Rules and Regulations Implementing the Telephone… Read More
Hill Letter Regarding the Data Security and Breach Notification Act
Wednesday, April 15, 2015 – 11:15am Dear Chairman Upton and Ranking Member Pallone: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the world’s largest business federation representing the interests of more than three… Read More
Letter on S. 754, the “Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015”
Tuesday, April 14, 2015 – 10:45am This letter was sent to all members of the United States Senate regarding S. 754, the “Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015,” and urging… Read More
Comments to FCC on the Mammoth Mountain TCPA Petition
Monday, April 6, 2015 – 10:15am VIA ELECTRONIC FILING TO: Ms. Marlene H. DortchSecretaryFederal Communications Commission445 12th Street, SWWashington, DC 20554 RE: In the Matter of Rules and Regulations Implementing the TelephoneConsumer… Read More
Hill Letter to House E&C Regarding the Data Security and Breach Notification Act
Wednesday, March 25, 2015 – 4:15pm Dear Chairman Burgess and Ranking Member Schakowsky: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the world’s largest business federation representing the interests of more than three… Read More
Comments to FCC on the American Association for Justice TCPA Petition
Wednesday, February 18, 2015 – 1:45pm VIA ELECTRONIC FILING TO: Ms. Marlene H. DortchSecretaryFederal Communications Commission445 12th Street, SWWashington, DC 20554 RE: In the Matter of Petition of the American Association for… Read More
Multi-Association Letter to FCC on TCPA
Monday, February 2, 2015 – 9:30am VIA ELECTRONIC FILING TO: Chairman Thomas WheelerCommissioner Mignon ClyburnCommissioner Jessica RosenworcelCommissioner Ajit PaiCommissioner Michael O’RiellyFederal Communications Commission445 12th Street, SWWashington, DC 20554 RE: In the Matter… Read More
Multi-Association Letter to House E&C Subcommittee Leadership Regarding Data Breach
Tuesday, January 27, 2015 – 1:45pm Dear Chairman Burgess and Ranking Member Schakowsky: The undersigned trade associations and business groups representing hundreds ofthousands of U.S. companies from a wide variety… Read More
Multi-Organization Letter to Senate Judiciary Supporting the ECPA Amendments Act
Thursday, January 22, 2015 – 10:45am Dear Chairman Grassley and Ranking Member Leahy, We, the undersigned companies and organizations, are writing to urge speedy consideration of Sen. Leahy’s and Sen. Read More
Multi-Organization Letter to House Judiciary Supporting the Email Privacy Act
Thursday, January 22, 2015 – 11:00am Dear Chairman Goodlatte and Ranking Member Conyers, We, the undersigned companies and organizations, are writing to urge speedy consideration of Rep. Yoder and Rep. Read More
Request for Extension of Comment Period on Proposed Rule to Establish Certification Program for Access to the Death Master File
Thursday, January 15, 2015 – 4:30pm TO: Henry WixonChief CounselNational Institute of Standards and Technology100 Bureau Drive, Stop 1052Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1052Via email: henry.wixon@ntis.gov RE: Request for Extension of Time to File Comments… Read More
Joint Chamber and ILR Comments on TCPA Petition of the American Bankers Association
Monday, December 22, 2014 – 10:00am TO: Ms. Marlene H. DortchSecretaryFederal Communications Commission445 12th Street, SWWashington, DC 20554 RE: In the Matter of Application of Rules and Regulations Implementing the TelephoneConsumer Protection… Read More
Chamber and ILR Joint Reply Comments to the FCC Regarding CBA’s TCPA Petition
Monday, December 1, 2014 – 1:45pm VIA ELECTRONIC FILING TO: Ms. Marlene H. DortchSecretaryFederal Communications Commission445 12th Street, SWWashington, DC 20554 RE: In the Matter of Application of Rules and Regulations Implementing… Read More
Supplemental Comments to FTC on Big Data: A Tool for Inclusion or Exclusion Workshop
Friday, October 31, 2014 – 2:00pm VIA ELECTRONIC FILING TO: Mr. Donald S. ClarkSecretaryFederal Trade Commission600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room H-113 (Annex X)Washington, DC 20580 RE: Big Data: A Tool for Inclusion… Read More
Comments to NIST Regarding its Privacy Engineering Initiative
Friday, October 10, 2014 – 11:30am Submitted by email to privacyeng@nist.gov Ms. Diane HoneycuttSecretaryComputer Security DivisionNational Institute of Standards and Technology100 Bureau Drive, Stop 8930Gaithersburg, MD 20899 Dear Ms. Honeycutt:… Read More
Comments to FCC on Rubio’s Restaurant Petition and TCPA
Wednesday, September 24, 2014 – 11:00am TO: Ms. Marlene H. DortchSecretaryFederal Communications Commission445 12th Street, SWWashington, DC 20554 RE: In the Matter of Rules and Regulations Implementing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act:… Read More
Multi-Organization Letter to Senate Leadership Supporting Legislation Updating the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA)
Tuesday, September 9, 2014 – 5:00pm Dear Leader Reid, We write to urge you to bring to the floor S. 607, the bipartisan Leahy-‐Lee bill updating the Electronic Communications Privacy… Read More
Multi-Organization Letter to House Leadership Supporting Legislation Updating the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA)
Tuesday, September 9, 2014 – 5:15pm Dear Leader McCarthy, We write to urge you to bring to the floor H.R. 1852, the bipartisan Yoder-Polis bill updating the Electronic Communications Privacy… Read More
Comments to FTC on Big Data Workshop
Friday, August 15, 2014 – 4:45pm VIA ELECTRONIC FILING TO: Mr. Donald S. ClarkSecretaryFederal Trade Commission600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room H-113 (Annex X)Washington, DC 20580 RE: Big Data: A Tool for Inclusion… Read More
Comments to NTIA on Big Data and Consumer Privacy in the Internet Economy
Tuesday, August 5, 2014 – 12:00pm VIA ELECTRONIC FILING TO: Attn: Privacy RFC 2014U.S. Department of Commerce1401 Constitution Avenue, NW, Room 4725Washington, DC 20230 RE: Big Data and Consumer Privacy in… Read More
Comments to FCC Opposing Title II Regulation of Broadband
Tuesday, July 15, 2014 – 4:45pm VIA ELECTRONIC FILING TO: Ms. Marlene H. DortchSecretaryFederal Communications Commission445 12th Street, SWWashington, DC 20554 RE: In the Matter of Protecting and Promoting the Open Internet,… Read More
Hill Letter Opposing S. 2171, the Location Privacy Protection Act
Wednesday, June 11, 2014 – 5:00pm Dear Chairman Franken and Ranking Member Flake: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the world’s largest business federation representingthe interests of more than three million… Read More
Comments to FTC on Consumer Generated and Controlled Health Data
VIA ELECTRONIC FILING TO: Mr. Donald S. ClarkSecretaryFederal Trade Commission600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room H-113 (Annex J)Washington, DC 20580 RE: Spring Privacy Series: Consumer Generated and Controlled Health Data, Project No.P145401… Read More
Multi-Organization Letter to President Obama Supporting ECPA Reform
Monday, April 28, 2014 – 3:30pm President Barack H. ObamaThe White House1600 Pennsylvania Ave NWWashington, DC 20500 Dear Mr. President: We write today to urge you to support reform of… Read More
Multi-Organization Letter to President Obama Supporting ECPA Reform
Monday, April 28, 2014 – 3:30pm President Barack H. ObamaThe White House1600 Pennsylvania Ave NWWashington, DC 20500 Re: Email Privacy and Reform of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) Dear… Read More
Comment Letter on Big Data Study
Monday, March 31, 2014 – 12:00pm TO: Office of Science and Technology Policy RE: Big Data Study The U.S. Chamber of Commerce (“Chamber”) is pleased to submit these comments tothe Office of… Read More
Comment Letter on FCC Process
Monday, March 31, 2014 – 12:00pm TO: Federal Communications Commission RE: Report on FCC Process Reform, GN Docket No. 14-25 The U.S. Chamber of Commerce (“Chamber”) respectfully submits these comments tothe Federal… Read More
Comments on Implementing TCPA: Petition for Rulemaking of ACA International
Thursday, March 27, 2014 – 10:30am TO: Federal Communications Commission RE: Written Ex Parte Communication In the Matter of Application of Rules andRegulations Implementing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act: ACAInternational Petition for… Read More
Comments to FCC on TCPA Petition RE Reassigned Wireless Telephone Numbers
Wednesday, March 26, 2014 – 4:15pm TO: Federal Communications Commission RE: In the Matter of Application of Rules and Regulations Implementing the TelephoneConsumer Protection Act: United Healthcare Services, Inc. Petition for ExpeditedDeclaratory… Read More
Comment Letter on Certification Program for Access to the Death Master File
Wednesday, March 19, 2014 – 2:45pm TO: National Technical Information Service, U.S. Department of Commerce RE: Certification Program for Access to the Death Master File, Docket. No. 140205103–4103–01… Read More
Comment Letter to FCC on United Healthcare TCPA Petition
Monday, March 10, 2014 – 4:45pm TO: Federal Communications Commission RE: In the Matter of Application of Rules and Regulations Implementing the TelephoneConsumer Protection Act: United Healthcare Services, Inc. Petition for ExpeditedDeclaratory… Read More
Multi-Industry Comment Letter on Communication Innovators Petition for Declaratory Ruling
Wednesday, March 5, 2014 – 3:15pm TO: Federal Communications Commission RE: Communication Innovators Petition for Declaratory RulingEx Parte PresentationCG Docket No. 02-278… Read More
Comments to the FTC on the Internet of Things
Friday, January 10, 2014 – 12:30pm TO: Federal Trade Commission RE: Internet of Things, Project No. P13405… Read More
Comments to FCC on PACE Petition for Expedited Declaratory Ruling re: TCPA
Thursday, December 19, 2013 – 11:00am TO: Federal Communications Commission RE: In the Matter of Application of Rules and Regulations Implementing the TelephoneConsumer Protection Act: Professional Association for Customer Engagement(PACE)… Read More
Comments on Verizon Application to Discontinue Wireline Service in Parts of NY and NJ
Sunday, July 28, 2013 – 8:00pm To: Ms. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Federal Communications Commission From: Jason D. Goldman, Senior Telecommunications Policy Counsel & Managing Director, Environment, Technology & Regulatory Affairs, U.S. Chamber… Read More
Request for Stay of Effective Date of Amended Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act Rule
Wednesday, April 24, 2013 – 8:00pm On: Request for Stay of Effective Date of Amended Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act Rule… Read More
Coalition Letter Requesting Extension of Time for Compliance with Amendments to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule
Tuesday, April 23, 2013 – 8:00pm To: Donald S. Clark, Secretary, Federal Trade Commission On: Extension of Time for Compliance with Amendments to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule From: (see… Read More
Comments in Support of AT&T’s Petition to Launch a Proceeding Concerning the TDM-to-IP Transition
Sunday, January 27, 2013 – 7:00pm To: Federal Communications Commission On: AT&T Petition to Launch a Proceeding Concerning the TDM-to-IP Transition From: William L. Kovacs, Senior Vice President, Environment, Technology… Read More