Telecommunications

Ratcliffe introduces bill to require sanctions on hackers with ties to Iranian government

Legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-TX) on Thursday would require the Obama administration to impose sanctions on hackers…

8 years ago

Blackburn bill would thwart scalpers, make hacking of ticketing websites a federal crime

Bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) on Friday would make it a crime to use computer hacking…

8 years ago

Paulsen introduces bill to foster advancements in Internet connectivity of everyday items

U.S. Rep. Erik Paulsen (R-MN) introduced bipartisan legislation on Friday that would establish a public-private working group to provide guidance…

8 years ago

Ellmers, Kinzinger shepherd bill protecting consumer Internet access through House

U.S. Reps. Renee Ellmers (R-NC) and Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) led legislative efforts on Friday to prohibit the FCC from regulating…

8 years ago

Roberts introduces bill to enable wireless providers to release location data to police in emergencies

U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts (R-KS) introduced a bill on Tuesday that would strengthen the ability of police to access cell…

8 years ago

Walden calls for GAO to investigate impact of set-top box rule changes on independent networks

U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-OR) called on Friday for the Government Accountability Office to investigate how the FCC’s proposed set-top…

8 years ago

House unanimously approves Walden bill exempting small ISPs from FCC reporting requirements

The House of Representatives unanimously approved a bill on Wednesday that was introduced by U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-OR) to…

8 years ago

Committee approves Kinzinger bill to prevent FCC regulation of broadband rates

The House Energy and Commerce Committee approved legislation on Tuesday that was sponsored by U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) to…

8 years ago

Goodlatte defends data encryption, calls on tech companies to develop stronger measures

U.S. Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) defended data encryption in a recent column and said technology companies should take steps to…

8 years ago

Wicker emphasizes benefits of Internet connectivity in rural areas during FCC oversight hearing

U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS) emphasized the need for rural Internet connectivity on Wednesday during a hearing on the Federal…

8 years ago

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