Leader Latta Opening Remarks in Communication And Technology Subcommittee Hearing
Washington, D.C. — Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader for Communications and Technology Bob Latta (R-OH) delivered remarks today at a hearing on strengthening America’s communications networks to meet consumers’ needs and close the digital divide.
Excerpts and highlights from his prepared remarks:
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“It has been nearly 100 days since this subcommittee has held a hearing, and I am glad we are back to discuss some important issues within the communications and technology jurisdiction.
“For over a decade, expanding broadband access has been a shared, bipartisan goal.
“We have enacted landmark legislation to...
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E&C Republican Leaders Release Statement on T-Mobile Data Breach
Washington D.C. — Today, Energy and Commerce Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Communications and Technology Subcommittee Republican Leader Bob Latta (R-OH), and Consumer Protection and Commerce Republican Leader Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) released the following statement regarding the data breach and theft of personal information from T-Mobile current and potential customers:
“The T-Mobile data breach is of serious concern. While we have more to learn to determine how this breach happened and its potential wide-ranging consequences, we urge all companies to do everything they can to safeguard and protect American’s personal information. Last month, the Energy and Commerce Committee advanced bipartisan legislation to promote cybersecurity information sharing and vulnerability disclosures...