Technology, Media, and Telecom
Building Blockchains: Exploring Web3 and Other Applications for Distributed Ledger Technologies (U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce)
Hearing Building Blockchains: Exploring Web3 and Other Applications for Distributed Ledger Technologies Committee U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce Date June 7, 2023 Hearing Takeaways: Blockchain and Web3 Technologies: Subcommittee Members and the hearing’s witnesses expressed interest in the growth and innovation of blockchain and Web3 technologies. […]
The Future of Digital Assets: Providing Clarity for the Digital Asset Ecosystem (U.S. House Committee on Financial Services)
Hearing The Future of Digital Assets: Providing Clarity for the Digital Asset Ecosystem Committee U.S. House Committee on Financial Services Date June 13, 2023 Hearing Takeaways: Digital Assets Market Structure Discussion Draft Bill: The hearing largely focused on a recently proposed digital assets market structure discussion draft bill from U.S. House Committee on Financial […]
Closing the Digital Divide in Rural America (U.S. House Committee on Agriculture)
Hearing Closing the Digital Divide in Rural America Committee U.S. House Committee on Agriculture Date June 21, 2023 Hearing Takeaways: The Upcoming 2023 Farm Bill’s Broadband Internet Programs: The hearing largely considered potential broadband internet programs to be included in the upcoming 2023 Farm Bill. Committee Members and the hearing’s witnesses argued that the […]
Is There a Right to Repair? (U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet)
Hearing Is There a Right to Repair? Committee U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet Date July 18, 2023 Hearing Takeaways: Right to Repair: The hearing centered around the extent to which consumers and businesses can freely repair their own products and devices and considered whether new […]
Lights, Camera, Subscriptions: State of the Video Marketplace (U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Communications and Technology)
Hearing Lights, Camera, Subscriptions: State of the Video Marketplace Committee U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Date September 13, 2023 Hearing Takeaways: The Current State of the U.S. Video Marketplace: Subcommittee Members and the hearing’s witnesses discussed how the U.S. video marketplace has experienced new market entrants, disruptive […]
Digital Dollar Dilemma: The Implications of a Central Bank Digital Currency and Private Sector Alternatives (U.S. House Committee on Financial Services, Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Inclusion)
Hearing Digital Dollar Dilemma: The Implications of a Central Bank Digital Currency and Private Sector Alternatives Committee U.S. House Committee on Financial Services, Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Inclusion Date September 14, 2023 Hearing Takeaways: Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs): The hearing focused on the growing interest in CBDCs and considered whether […]
The Factors Influencing the High Cost of Insurance for Consumers (U.S. House Committee on Financial Services, Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance)
Hearing The Factors Influencing the High Cost of Insurance for Consumers Committee U.S. House Committee on Financial Services, Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance Date November 2, 2023 Hearing Takeaways: Current U.S. Insurance Affordability and Availability Challenges: Subcommittee Members and the hearing’s witnesses expressed concerns regarding the current trends within the U.S. insurance industry and […]
Crypto Crime in Context: Breaking Down the Illicit Activity in Digital Assets (U.S. House Committee on Financial Services, Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Inclusion)
Hearing Crypto Crime in Context: Breaking Down the Illicit Activity in Digital Assets Committee U.S. House Committee on Financial Services, Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Inclusion Date November 15, 2023 Hearing Takeaways: Use of Digital Assets in Illicit Activity: Subcommittee Democrats and Ms. Jimenez raised concerns over how cryptocurrencies are often used […]
Digital Copyright Piracy: Protecting American Consumers, Workers, and Creators (U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet)
Hearing Digital Copyright Piracy: Protecting American Consumers, Workers, and Creators Committee U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet Date December 13, 2023 Hearing Takeaways: Digital Copyright Piracy: Subcommittee Members and the hearing’s witnesses expressed concerns over the prevalence of digital copyright piracy. Subcommittee Ranking Member Hank Johnson […]
TV Timeout: Understanding Sports Media Rights (U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Communications and Technology)
Hearing TV Timeout: Understanding Sports Media Rights Committee U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Date January 31, 2024 Hearing Takeaways: Current Sports Media Landscape: The hearing focused on the current sports media landscape and how sports media rights are impacting consumers and industry. Subcommittee Members and the hearing’s […]
Crypto Crime in Context Part II: Examining Approaches to Combat Illicit Activity (U.S. House Committee on Financial Services, Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Inclusion)
Hearing Crypto Crime in Context Part II: Examining Approaches to Combat Illicit Activity Committee U.S. House Committee on Financial Services, Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Inclusion Date February 15, 2024 Hearing Takeaways: Digital Assets and their Potential Use in Illicit Activities: Subcommittee Members and the hearing’s witnesses expressed interest in the growth […]
Preserving Americans’ Access to AM Radio (U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce)
Hearings Preserving Americans’ Access to AM Radio Committee U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce Date April 30, 2024 Hearing Takeaways: The Proposed AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2024: The hearing focused on the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2024 (which is currently in […]