United States House Energy Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce

California Privacy Protection Agency Releases Letter Opposing H.R. 8152, the American Data Privacy and Protection Act

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022
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The California Privacy Protection Agency has sent a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy opposing H.R.

Key Points: 
  • The California Privacy Protection Agency has sent a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy opposing H.R.
  • 8152, the American Data Privacy and Protection Act (ADPPA).
  • On July 28, 2022, the CPPA Board voted unanimously to oppose ADPPA and any other bill that seeks to preempt the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
  • The CPPA, created and funded in 2020 by the California voters, is the first data protection authority in the United States, and has as its the sole focus the protection of California residents privacy rights.

RTF Calls on House Energy and Commerce to Schedule Full Committee Vote on Horse Slaughter Ban

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Friday, May 27, 2022
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The SAFE Act would permanently ban horse slaughter in the United States as well as the sale and export of American horses for purposes of slaughter.

Key Points: 
  • The SAFE Act would permanently ban horse slaughter in the United States as well as the sale and export of American horses for purposes of slaughter.
  • The next step for both pieces of legislation is receiving a "markup" before the full House Energy and Commerce Committee.
  • Since the last horse slaughter plant inside the United States closed in 2007, Congress has consistently supported language in annual Agriculture Appropriations bills blocking horse slaughter.
  • Return to Freedom Wild Horse Conservation(RTF ) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to wild horse preservation through sanctuary, education, conservation, and advocacy since 1998.

AASM calls for end of seasonal time changes ahead of "springing forward"

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
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As a House committee prepares to hold a hearing on daylight saving time, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine emphasizes that these seasonal time changes should be abolished .

Key Points: 
  • As a House committee prepares to hold a hearing on daylight saving time, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine emphasizes that these seasonal time changes should be abolished .
  • Several statesalso have passed legislation to eliminate seasonal time changes, with many, like Alabama and California, hoping to establish permanent daylight time.
  • "There is no question that putting an end to seasonal time change is best for Americans' well-being," said Flynn-Evans.
  • The AASM has a combined membership of 11,000 accredited member sleep centers and individual members, including physicians, scientists and other health care professionals.

Report Cards to Rate 50 States & DC on Top Traffic Safety Laws to Curb Historic Rise in Roadway Deaths

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Thursday, January 13, 2022
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Deaths on U.S. roadways are skyrocketing with more than 20,000 people killed during the first six months of 2021, the most during this period since 2006. This accounts for a nearly 20 percent rise in deaths over the same period in 2020 -- the largest such spike ever recorded in the U.S. (Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)

Key Points: 
  • Advocates will also release a new public opinion poll on leading roadway safety concerns.
  • The 2022 Roadmap Report will:
    Rate each state and DC as green, yellow or red, based on the number of optimal traffic safety laws enacted,
    Identify Best & Worst states, and
    Recommend specific legislative actions each state should take during the 2022 legislative session to close lethal loopholes in their traffic safety laws and reverse the deadly trend of rising traffic deaths.
  • Deaths on U.S. roadways are skyrocketing with more than 20,000 people killed during the first six months of 2021, the most during this period since 2006.
  • Bill Bronrott, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, +1 2022704415, [email protected]
    Pete Daniels, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, 301-442-2249, [email protected]