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Washington, D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered opening remarks at today’s Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee hearing on the bipartisan, bicameral draft discussion bill that empowers Americans with more control over their personal data online.

Excerpts and highlights from her remarks:

“One of my top priorities when I served as the Republican Leader of this subcommittee was enacting a federal privacy standard.

“This bipartisan, bicameral draft bill, the American Data Privacy and Protection Act, includes policies that have been...

Washington, D.C. — Energy and Commerce Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee Republican Leader Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) delivered remarks at today’s subcommittee hearing on the American Data Privacy and Protection Act to protect Americans’ privacy and data security online.

Excerpts and highlights from his remarks:

HISTORIC MOMENT FOR PRIVACY PROTECTION

“This is an exciting day for this Subcommittee as it marks the first time a bicameral, bipartisan comprehensive privacy and data security deal is considered on the Congressional docket. This topic has had its ups and downs to...

Washington, D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered remarks at today’s Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee hearing on legislation to protect Americans and strengthen the economy. 

Excerpts and highlights from her remarks:  

LESSONS FROM THE PANDEMIC 

“We are here today to tackle a variety of challenges and several proposed solutions to protect people and ensure America’s economic leadership. 

“That includes a number of solutions addressing the challenges and lessons learned from the pandemic.  

“I’m pleased...