In IP News from Washington this week, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation has begun hearings on Gigi B. Song’s nomination to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), while the Senate Finance Committee We are talking about exclusion. The Brookings Institution will also host a panel discussion on upcoming Supreme Court oral hearings. Gonzalez V. Google This has implications for the future of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.
Monday, February 13th
U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources
Federal Energy Production Supports Communities
Mondays at 3:00 p.m. University of Texas Permian Basin Midland Campus and online livestream
In this oversight hearing, the House Committee on Natural Resources will examine the impact of onshore federal oil and gas production on local communities and state economies. Commission members and witnesses will also assess the number of jobs these industries bring to the community.
Tuesday, February 14th
US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation
Nomination Hearing for Gigi B. Sohn to FCC
Tuesday at 10:00 am, Committee Hearing Room, Russell 253, and online livestream
Gigi B. Song’s nomination for FCC commissioner has been put on hold by partisan disagreements since he was nominated by President Biden on Oct. 26, 2021. She is a proponent of net neutrality and her nomination would be the bane of big telecoms.Son’s appointment would break her 2-2 Democrat-Republican impasse in the FCC. right.
Hudson Institute
Protecting Cyberspace: Hardening American Software Against Foreign Digital Sabotage
Software has become an increasingly important economic and geopolitical consideration, and the US government has taken steps to compete with other countries in hardware, including computer chips. The event will examine how the United States can strengthen its software supply chain and protect national interests from cyberattacks. US Congressman Tony Gonzalez is one of his four panelists to speak on this topic.
the brookings institute
Gonzalez v. Google and the Fate of Section 230
Online video webinar on Tuesday at 11:00 am
This interview is scheduled to take place in anticipation of oral argument at the Supreme Court. Gonzales V. Google This case is the first time the Supreme Court has considered Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which protects websites from liability for content posted by third parties. The lawsuit primarily focuses on whether recommendations from algorithms fall under Section 230 protections. Several Brookings Fellows and Professors will host a panel discussion on the implications of this incident.
Wednesday, February 15th
Institute for Strategic and International Studies
US-UK trade deal: now is the time
Wednesday at 1:30 pm Online Video Webinar
Since Brexit, the US and UK have yet to broker a new free trade deal. The Biden administration has sought trade deals from other countries and has been reluctant to reach a deal with Britain. At the event, CSIS will meet with Rep. Adrian Smith, Chair of the House Ways and Trade Subcommittee, to discuss his mandate and plans for trade with the UK. Three of his speakers will also participate, including David J. Salmonsen, Senior Director of the Federation of American Farm Services.
Thursday, February 16th
US Senate Finance Committee
End trade that deceives American workers by modernizing trade laws and enforcement, combating forced labor, eliminating counterfeit goods, and leveling the playing field
Thursday at 10:30 am 215 Dirksen Senate Office Building and online livestream
This Senate committee holds extensive hearings on the state of economic competition between the United States and its various trading partners. The committee will hear from a range of witnesses, including union presidents, workers’ rights advocates and business executives.
United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Patent for Humanity COVID-19 Award Ceremony
Online Video Webinar Thursday at 1:00 PM
The USPTO is hosting this awards ceremony to recognize technology innovators who have helped the world through the COVID-19 pandemic. The five winners will be announced in December 2022, and USPTO Director Kathy Vidal will present the awards to his five winners during this live event.
