Telecommunications

Heller demands answers on steps to protect servicemembers after Equifax data breach

U.S. Sen. Dean Heller (R-NV) voiced concerns on Tuesday about Equifax’s handling of a data breach and requested information about…

7 years ago

Hurd, Moran cheer Senate passage of bill to modernize federal government technology

Legislation to update the federal government’s outdated information technology systems was approved by the Senate on Monday as part of…

7 years ago

Paulsen stresses importance of digital trade for U.S. economy at JEC hearing

At a Joint Economic Committee hearing last week focused on the need to facilitate free digital trade, U.S. Rep. Erik…

7 years ago

Brooks builds support for 5G technology to spur innovation and growth

Working to pave the way for the development of next generation wireless technology, U.S. Rep. Susan Brooks introduced a resolution…

7 years ago

Blunt highlights importance of deploying high-speed internet in rural areas

Describing how rural businesses, schools and medical providers struggle to keep pace without high-speed internet access, U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt…

7 years ago

Portman’s anti-enabling sex trafficking bill continues gaining supporters

A growing number of advocacy groups, state attorneys general and law enforcers support a proposed bill introduced Aug. 1 by…

7 years ago

Capito introduces B-CROP Act to increase funding for nationwide rural broadband

New federal grant funding would be made available to support nationwide broadband internet deployment in high-need rural and tribal areas…

7 years ago

Gardner, Daines bill seeks to strengthen security of internet of things devices for federal agencies

Internet-connected devices purchased by the federal government would have to meet minimum cybersecurity requirements to prevent hacking under legislation introduced…

7 years ago

Hatch bill to update international electronic communications privacy laws

U.S. Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT) introduced legislation on Tuesday that aims to strengthen international data privacy protections while clarifying the…

7 years ago

Daines introduces bill to bring digital communication protections into 21st century

Working to protect online privacy, legislation from U.S. Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) would require law enforcers to demonstrate probable cause…

7 years ago

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