Hearing to Examine Opportunities and Challenges Associated with Advanced Nuclear Reactor Commercialization (U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources)
Hearing Hearing to Examine Opportunities and Challenges Associated with Advanced Nuclear Reactor Commercialization Committee U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Date November 30, 2023 Hearing Takeaways: Nuclear Power: Committee Members and the hearing’s witnesses expressed interest in promoting the U.S.’s deployment of nuclear power. They stated that nuclear power will be key […]
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 […]
International Financing of Nuclear Energy (U.S. House Committee on Financial Services, Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions)
Hearing International Financing of Nuclear Energy Committee U.S. House Committee on Financial Services, Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions Date January 17, 2024 Hearing Takeaways: Nuclear Power: Most Subcommittee Members, Ms. Korsnick, Mr. McMurray, and Dr. Reinke expressed interest in having the U.S. pursue nuclear power, which they described as […]
NIL Playbook: Proposal to Protect Student Athletes’ Dealmaking Rights (U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce)
Hearings NIL Playbook: Proposal to Protect Student Athletes’ Dealmaking Rights Committee U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce Date January 18, 2024 Hearing Takeaways: Student Athlete Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Compensation: The hearing focused on the emergence of state student athlete NIL compensation laws, which enable student […]
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 […]
Taking a Serious Look at the Retirement Crisis in America: What Can We Do to Expand Defined Benefit Pension Plans for Workers? (U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions)
Hearing Taking a Serious Look at the Retirement Crisis in America: What Can We Do to Expand Defined Benefit Pension Plans for Workers? Committee U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Date February 28, 2024 Hearing Takeaways: The State of the U.S.’s Retirement System: Committee Democrats, Ms. Schambers, Dr. Ghilarducci, and Mr. […]
Going Nuclear on Rosatom: Ending Global Dependence on Putin’s Nuclear Energy Sector (U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Subcommittee on Europe)
Hearing Going Nuclear on Rosatom: Ending Global Dependence on Putin’s Nuclear Energy Sector Committee U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Subcommittee on Europe Date March 12, 2024 Hearing Takeaways: Rosatom: Rosatom is Russia’s state-owned corporation responsible for the country’s civil nuclear program and military nuclear enterprises. The hearing considered potential actions that the U.S. […]
Timeout: Evaluating Safety Measures Implemented to Protect Athletes (U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations)
Hearing Timeout: Evaluating Safety Measures Implemented to Protect Athletes Committee U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Date March 21, 2024 Hearing Takeaways: U.S. Athlete Safety Organizations: Subcommittee Members and the hearing’s witnesses discussed the important role that the U.S.’s athlete safety organizations play in protecting U.S. athletes from […]
Small Print, Big Impact: Examining the Effects of Forced Arbitration (U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary)
Hearing Small Print, Big Impact: Examining the Effects of Forced Arbitration Committee U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary Date April 9, 2024 Hearing Takeaways: Forced Arbitration Agreements: The hearing focused on the use of forced arbitration agreements in employment contracts, product manuals, and terms of services. Committee Democrats, Ms. Carlson, Prof. Giles, and Ms. […]
American Nuclear Energy Expansion: Spent Fuel Policy and Innovation (U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security)
Hearing American Nuclear Energy Expansion: Spent Fuel Policy and Innovation Committee U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Date April 10, 2024 Hearing Takeaways: The U.S.’s Current Spent Nuclear Fuel Management Landscape: The hearing primarily focused on the U.S.’s current management of its spent nuclear fuel supply. […]
The Future of Broadband Affordability (U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Subcommittee on Communications, Media, and Broadband)
Hearing The Future of Broadband Affordability Committee U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Subcommittee on Communications, Media, and Broadband Date May 2, 2024 Hearing Takeaways: The U.S. Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP): The hearing mainly focused on the impending expiration of the FCC’s ACP. This Programs provides a monthly […]