Subject: Technically Speaking - September 2018
From: "Chamber Technology Engagement Center" <[email-masked]>
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Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2018 18:22:16 -0000

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Hi, Everyone.

As summer comes to an end and fall approaches, C_TEC will end this year strong with the help of my colleagues as well as with the support of all of you. Next week we will be on the Hill for a staff briefing on Automated Vehicles. The event is October 2 from 11:30 to 12:30 in 253 Russell Senate Office Building–lunch will be provided. Please join us as we discuss the safety benefits of automated vehicles. C_TEC is also looking forward to hosting an event in Memphis on October 18, where we will discuss the Age of Disruption. If you have a presence in Memphis please join us. 

Going forward this year, data privacy will remain a priority this year and 2019. I’d like to take a moment to thank you all for your efforts and dedication to helping us draft the privacy principles. We have been meeting with both Senate and House Republicans and Democrats about our principles and sharing our goals for model legislation. I will keep you updated on the next steps. If you are interested in joining our data privacy work, please do not hesitate to let me or Jordan Crenshaw know.

Thank you and enjoy your weekend,

 Tim

 THE DOWNLOAD 

On September 6th, C_TEC hosted a New Economy working call focused on state and federal activity around independent workers and received an update on the status of associated health plans. For questions regarding C_TEC’s new economy work, please reach out to Julie Stitzel at [email-masked] (mailto:[email-masked]).

On September 6th, C_TEC along with the US. Chamber, unveiled its ten privacy principles (https://t.e2ma.net/click/3vyvqd/r2f0ql/zs5vrr). C_TEC continues to engage with both Republican and Democratic Hill staff, the administration and other stakeholders to develop a federal privacy law. For questions, please contact Jordan Crenshaw at

[email-masked] (mailto:[email-masked]?subject=).

On September 7th, C_TEC along with the Chamber’s Antitrust Council hosted a listening session of FTC staff to discuss the ongoing competition and consumer protection hearings.

On September 12th, C_TEC hosted an Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) working group call. On the call we discussed an association letter to the Senate Commerce Committee and House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee in support of a proposal to improve the applications from “fixed site facilities” established in Section 2209 of the FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016 (P.L. 114-190), which C_TEC signed. We also discussed the open UAS policy director position (https://t.e2ma.net/click/3vyvqd/r2f0ql/fl6vrr). If you have a good candidate for this position, please contact Tim Day at [email-masked] (mailto:[email-masked]?subject=). For questions regarding C_TEC’s UAS work, please reach out to Julie Stitzel at [email-masked] (mailto:[email-masked]?subject=).

On September 12th, Julie Stitzel participated in a fireside chat with Katie Ott, senior manager of federal government relations for Exelon and vice-chair of C_TEC’s UAS working group. Their conversation focused on UAS operations in the United States—highlighting the impact they are having on the energy sector.

On September 13th, Jordan Crenshaw participated in a discussion with Travis Hall of NTIA about the Chamber’s privacy principles initiative during the National Retail Federation’s (https://t.e2ma.net/click/3vyvqd/r2f0ql/vd7vrr) Las Vegas privacy meeting.

On September 17th, the Telecommunications & E-Commerce Policy Committee hosted a call on privacy issues as well as regulatory relief efforts for 5G and cable operators at the Federal Communications Commission. For questions, please contact Jordan Crenshaw at [email-masked] (mailto:[email-masked]?subject=).

On September 20th, C_TEC hosted an AV Working Group call to discuss opportunities for autonomy in Nebraska, an update from House Energy & Commerce on AV legislation as well as the AV START Act. For questions, please contact Jordan Crenshaw at [email-masked] (mailto:[email-masked]?subject=).

On September 20th, Jordan Crenshaw talked on a panel about infrastructure reform for Politico Live event, “The New Age of Innovation: The State of Play in 5G in the U.S (https://t.e2ma.net/click/3vyvqd/r2f0ql/b67vrr).” Other speakers included FCC Commissioners Brendan Carr and Jessica Rosenworcel.

On September 25th, Julie Stitzel attended a legislative roundtable focused on cryptocurrencies hosted by the following Members of Congress: Warren Davidson (R-OH), Ted Budd (R-NC), Tom Emmer (R-MN), French Hill (R-AR), and Darren Soto (D-FL).

On September 26th, Tim Day authored an op ed in Morning Consult (https://t.e2ma.net/click/3vyvqd/r2f0ql/ry8vrr) calling for federal privacy legislation. The Chamber also submitted along with a diverse group of trade associations a letter (https://t.e2ma.net/click/3vyvqd/r2f0ql/7q9vrr) to the Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee a letter echoing this call for its hearing on data privacy.

On September 26th, Jordan Crenshaw penned an Above the Fold piece (https://t.e2ma.net/click/3vyvqd/r2f0ql/njawrr) on the benefits of the FCC’s plan to alleviate local wireless impediments.

On September 28th, Jordan Crenshaw attended the White House’s 5G Summit and focused on infrastructure deployment.

Jordan Crenshaw participating in a Politico panel discussing "The State of Play in 5G in the US."

 #WHATSNEXT 

On October 2nd, C_TEC and Audi will host a briefing on the benefits of automated vehicles in Room 253 of the Russell Senate Office Building from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT. For questions, please contact Jordan Crenshaw at [email-masked] (mailto:[email-masked]?subject=).

On October 2nd, C_TEC will host an in person New Economy working group meeting featuring a presentation by J.D. Grom (Executive Director) and Britt Vann (Policy Advisory) of the New Democrat Coalition—a group of forward-thinking House Democrats who are committed to pro-economic growth, pro-innovation, and fiscally responsible policies. They will discuss their efforts in the new economy space and explore ways our working group may work with them in the future. For questions regarding C_TEC’s new economy work, please reach out to Julie Stitzel at [email-masked] (mailto:[email-masked]?subject=).

On October 10th, C_TEC will host a UAS working group call that will feature a presentation from representatives of the Uniform Law Commission (ULC). On the call, we will learn more about ULC’s process and pending acts relevant to the efforts of the working group.

On October 18th, C_TEC will host TecNation Memphis in partnership with the Memphis Chamber and the Memphis IT Council. The half-day event is entitled TecNation: Memphis | The Age of Disruption and will bring together 200+ attendees from the business and IT leadership in the Greater Memphis area and local members of the U.S. Chamber.  Please reach out to Julie Stitzel at [email-masked] (mailto:[email-masked]?subject=) if you are interested in learning more about the event.

On October 18th, C_TEC will be participating at Velodyne LiDARs World Safety Summit on Autonomous Technology (https://t.e2ma.net/click/3vyvqd/r2f0ql/3bbwrr) featuring Mythbusters’ Jamie Hyneman. The event will be from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM PDT at the Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

On October 24th, C_TEC’s AV Working Group will have its fall in-person meeting from 2:00 PM to 3:15 PM ET. For questions, please contact Jordan Crenshaw at [email-masked] (mailto:[email-masked]?subject=).

On October 24th, the U.S. Chamber Institue for Legal Reform will convene its yearly Summit to discuss trending issues on the litigation front. This will be held at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Headquarters. If you are interested click here (https://t.e2ma.net/click/3vyvqd/r2f0ql/j4bwrr) to RSVP.

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