Jan Schakowsky

U.S. House Hearings Convene to Address Drum Beat of Racehorse Deaths Throughout the United States

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Tuesday, January 28, 2020
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Witnesses include Animal Wellness Actions executive director, Marty Irby, testifying in support of the measure.

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  • Witnesses include Animal Wellness Actions executive director, Marty Irby, testifying in support of the measure.
  • Our modern-day society will not tolerate abuse or horse deaths for the purposes of entertainment this isn't ancient Rome, it's 2020.
  • This week U.S. House Energy and Commerces Subcommittee on Health will hear testimony on the Safeguard American Food Exports (SAFE) Act, H.R.
  • 961, led by Reps. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), and Vern Buchanan (R-FL) that would end the slaughter of American equines for human consumption.

Congressional Leaders Join Future of Privacy Forum, Charter Communications to Discuss Consumer Privacy

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Thursday, August 1, 2019
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Will Congress advance a federal privacy law? FPF Vice President of Policy John Verdi spoke with two leading House members to find out. Watch the video below of John’s July 19th conversation with House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection Chair Jan Schakowsky and Ranking Member Cathy McMorris Rodgers. Thank you to Charter Communications […]

Key Points: 
  • FPF Vice President of Policy John Verdi spoke with two leading House members to find out.
  • Watch the video below of Johns July 19th conversation with House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection Chair Jan Schakowsky and Ranking Member Cathy McMorris Rodgers.
  • Thank you to Charter Communications for co-hosting the event.
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Representatives Latta, Schakowsky To Highlight Data and Privacy Considerations for Connected Vehicles at MobilityTalks International Conference

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Friday, March 29, 2019
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Remarks Set for Morning of April 3 at Conference Produced by The Washington Auto Show Future of Privacy Forum’s Lauren Smith to Moderate Discussion on Privacy Risks in Today’s Vehicles WASHINGTON, March 29, 2019 — The Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) and two senior members of Congress will discuss data and privacy in connected vehicles […]

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  • Reps. Bob Latta (R-Ohio) and Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) will participate in a fireside chat moderated by Lauren Smith, Senior Counsel at the Future of Privacy Forum.
  • Their panel will begin the two-day MobilityTalks International conference on autonomous vehicles and connected cars.
  • The conference is produced by The Washington Auto Show, and takes place immediately before the show opens to the public on April 5.
  • Were excited to have Rep. Schakowsky and Rep. Latta provide attendees at the MobilityTalks International conference with their perspectives on how Congress may approach issues of mobility and data.

Representatives Latta, Schakowsky To Highlight Data and Privacy Considerations for Connected Vehicles At MobilityTalks International Conference

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Friday, March 29, 2019
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Reps. Bob Latta (R-Ohio) and Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) will participate in a fireside chat moderated by Lauren Smith, Senior Counsel at the Future of Privacy Forum.

Key Points: 
  • Reps. Bob Latta (R-Ohio) and Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) will participate in a fireside chat moderated by Lauren Smith, Senior Counsel at the Future of Privacy Forum.
  • Their panel will begin the two-day MobilityTalks International conference on autonomous vehicles and connected cars.
  • The conference is produced by The Washington Auto Show, and takes place immediately before the show opens to the public on April 5.
  • "We're excited to have Rep. Schakowsky and Rep. Latta provide attendees at the MobilityTalks International conference with their perspectives on how Congress may approach issues of mobility and data."