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Congress has limited time to keep its word on tech legislation - Roll Call

Lawmakers have a handful of working days left to fulfill their promises of enacting laws to protect kids online and handle other tech issues.

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Cantwell says she'll cut path for privacy bill despite opposition - Roll Call

Sen. Maria Cantwell said her plans are to mark up much-delayed federal data privacy legislation before the August congressional recess.

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Tech Industry Wary Of Federal Data Privacy Law Pushed By Bipartisan Congress

The American Privacy Rights Act will set a standard for national data privacy, allowing individuals to request access to data held by companies and even have their data deleted.

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Senate spectrum bill markup scrapped over partisan differences - Roll Call

The Senate Commerce Committee late Monday scrapped plans for a wireless spectrum auction bill markup that has been punted several times.

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The head of the FAA says his agency was too hands-off in its oversight of Boeing

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration has acknowledged his agency should have been more aware of problems at Boeing before a door plug blew off a 737 Max jet during an Alaska Airlines flight in January

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FAA's Whitaker says agency 'too hands off' on Boeing - Roll Call

Federal oversight of Boeing Co. has been “too hands off," Mike Whitaker, the head of the Federal Aviation Administration, said Thursday.

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House clears FAA bill for Biden - Roll Call

The measure would open slots at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and require refunds for certain delayed and canceled flights.

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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.

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Boeing's Problems Rattle US Aviation Regulator As Well

The US Federal Aviation Administration, sharply criticized after the crashes of two Boeing planes in 2018 and 2019, is again being dragged into a maelstrom surrounding the major American aerospace manufacturer.

International Business Times

Lawmakers question FAA's resolve amid Boeing investigations - Roll Call

Congress is questioning whether the regulatory oversight of aircraft manufacturer Boeing has been too lenient.

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US House passes bill that could lead to total TikTok ban

Bill – with updated language that extends deadline to a year for ByteDance to divest of TikTok – to go before Senate next week

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Here's what's in the House foreign aid bills

The House bills largely mirror a foreign aid package that passed the Senate in February, with aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. The House has an additional bill targeting Iran, China and Russia.

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House bill gives up to a year to sell TikTok; eyes Russian assets - Roll Call

The House would allow up to a year for the divestment of TikTok and eyes seized Russian assets to compensate Ukraine.

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New Privacy Rights Act Exempts Government and Gives More Power to the FTC

An interview with Consumer Choice Center Deputy Director Yaël Ossowski.

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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.

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Senate Pushback On Tiktok Divestment Bill

Senate debate ensues as Sen. Cantwell questions House bill requiring TikTok to divest from China, sparking varied reactions.

International Business Times

Senators Discuss Potential One-Year Extension For TikTok Ban Deadline

On Wednesday, the chair of the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee, Maria Cantwell, indicated that lawmakers might entertain the idea of granting ByteDance, TikTok's Chinese owner, a one-year extension on the proposed deadline to divest the popular short video app.

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Superfund plan for Columbia River sparks debate in Northwest - Roll Call

A designation of the Columbia River under the Superfund law could bring closure to a long-simmering dispute between the U.S. and Canada.

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"Historic" federal data privacy bill lands in US Congress

Americans might be just a step away from having their online privacy finally protected by federal law. Is the APRA really capable of resolving old problems?

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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.

International Business Times

US Lawmakers Unveil Draft Bipartisan Data Privacy Legislation

Two influential U.S. lawmakers, Senator Maria Cantwell and Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers, unveiled a draft bipartisan data privacy legislation that bolsters privacy protections for Americans by empowering them to control their personal information.

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Senate Delays Tiktok Bill Amid National Security Concerns

Senators debate the delay in Senate action on the House-passed TikTok bill due to national security concerns. Bipartisan bill seeks to address TikTok's tie...

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Lawmakers press for investigation of United Airlines mishaps - Roll Call

United Airlines mishaps, including midflight mechanical issues and a runway excursion, require deeper investigation, two lawmakers say.

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TikTok bill heads to House floor as Trump backs away from ban - Roll Call

The legislation would require TikTok’s Chinese owner ByteDance to divest its U.S. subsidiary within six months of the law taking effect.

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Cantwell to accelerate pace of aviation bills in wake of door blowout - Roll Call

Senate Commerce Chair Maria Cantwell is looking further at airplane safety following the mid-flight door plug blowout on a Boeing aircraft.

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