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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. — Energy and Commerce Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee Republican Leader Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) delivered remarks at today’s subcommittee hearing on legislation to improve American economic leadership, including legislation to strengthen the travel and tourism industry. 

Excerpts and highlights from his prepared remarks:  

“Thank you, Madam Chair, for holding this legislative hearing and thank you to the witnesses for sharing your expertise today. There is a lot to cover with the broad scope of bills on the docket, so we appreciate you all speaking...

https://youtu.be/6mhSZwIDS_4

Legislation:

H.R. 3355, the "Save America's Forgotten Equines Act of 2021" or the "SAFE Act of 2021"

H.R. 3853, the "Pink Tax Repeal Act"

H.R. 3962, the "Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act of 2021"

H.R. 4081, the "Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act"

H.R. 5313, "Reese's Law"

H.R. 5441, the "Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2021" or the "PAST Act of 2021"

H.R. 6290, the "Manufacturing.gov Act"

H.R. 6965, the "Visit America Act"

H.R. 7820, the "Travel and Tourism Act"