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Senate bill aims to restore net neutrality, including throttling safeguards
Senators have introduced a bill that would let the FCC reinstate net neutrality.
Senate committee chair grills Apple, Google over protection against crypto app scams
A Senate committee chair has asked the CEOs of Apple and Google to explain what they do to fight crypto app fraud.
Senate deal would revive EV tax credits for GM, Tesla and Toyota
Senators have struck a deal that would bring EV tax credits back to GM, Tesla and Toyota, while also offering credits for used EVs.
Senate passes bill to boost US chip manufacturing
The Senate has passed the CHIPS and Science Act, a bill that promises to boost domestic chip production.
Senators call for a common charger standard in the US
US Senators are joining the EU in demanding a common charger standard for mobile devices.
Senate considers ban on data brokers selling health and location info
Senators are introducing a bill that would ban brokers from selling your health and location data in most cases.
Senators introduce bipartisan bill to regulate crypto assets
A bipartisan Senate bill would create a full regulatory framework for cryptocurrency and other digital assets.
Senate bill would break up Google’s ad business
The Competition and Transparency in Digital Advertising Act has won bipartisan support.
Ocasio-Cortez, Warren blast Amazon for 'wholly inadequate' warehouse safety
House and Senate politicians have criticized Amazon for a 'wholly inadequate' safety culture that led to six deaths at a warehouse.
Bipartisan bill would expand US data collection transparency requirements
Email, text, GPS and cloud data would be subject to the same rules as wiretaps.
Congressional bills would ban tech mergers over $5 billion
New bills in the Senate and House would effectively ban large tech mergers, and help break up existing mergers deemed harmful.
Senate online safety bill gives children more control over social media
A new Senate online safety bill would give kids more control over social media, and require companies to limit exposure to toxic content.
Senate passes bill that would ban forced arbitration in sexual misconduct cases
Google, Facebook, Microsoft and other tech companies have ended the practice in recent years.
Senate bill would add friction to social media posting
The Social Media NUDGE Act takes aim at 'the harm of algorithmic amplification and social media addiction.'
Senate bill targeting Apple and Google in-app payments moves forward
The Open App Markets Act would also force Apple to allow iOS sideloading if it becomes law.
Democratic lawmakers press crypto mining companies over energy consumption concerns
A group of Democratic lawmakers led by Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachuttes has asked six crypto mining companies, including Riot Blockchain, to answer questions about the impact of their operations on the environment and cost of electricity in the US.
Senator Klobuchar's major tech reform bill advances out of committee
A major tech reform bill that would prevent the industry's biggest players from discriminating against smaller businesses that rely on their services is one step closer to law on Thursday after passing from committee on a bipartisan 16-6 vote.
Apple and Google oppose Senate antitrust efforts, claiming they'd hurt consumer security
With the Senate Judiciary Committee scheduled to discuss the American Innovation and Choice Online Act and the Open App Markets Act this week, Apple and Google are stepping up their opposition to both bills.
Senate bill would facilitate social platforms sharing data with outside researchers
A bill announced yesterday would open social media company data to scrutiny by 3rd-party academics.
Congress will hold a hearing on potential Section 230 reforms this week
On Wednesday, December 1st, the House Energy and Commerce subcommittee on communications and technology will hold a hearing dedicated to discussing potential “targeted reforms” to Section 230 of The Communications Decency Act.