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29 Jan 2021, 10:56 am by luiza
Following rising concerns about money laundering using the US financial system, Congress has passed new anti-money laundering legislation included in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). [read post]
16 Jan 2014, 7:09 am by Tom Smith
WASHINGTON – A push to eliminate waste across government programs has been hindered by Congress’s own failure to do its job, Sen. [read post]
27 Jul 2010, 6:32 am by Lawrence B. Ebert
The New York Times reported on July 26: The Library of Congress, which has the power to define exceptions to an important copyright law [the DMCA], said on Monday [July 26] that it was legal to bypass a phone’s controls on what software it will run to get “lawfully obtained” programs to work.The EFF had requested an exception to the DMCA to allow the so-called jailbreaking of iPhones and other devices.The NYT also reported: In addition to this decision, the Library of… [read post]
31 May 2012, 7:28 am by Matthew Waxman
  So shouldn’t some detail about how the Obama administration shares targeting policy and practice information with Congress — and how Congress exercises oversight — be a significant part of this story and our understanding of whether executive power really is unchecked? [read post]
13 Oct 2010, 8:18 am by Andrew Weber
The C-SPAN Video Library can be used for watching both the House and Senate. [read post]
16 Dec 2017, 4:10 pm by ktidgren
After some procedural drama, Congress passed sweeping new tax legislation on December 20, 2017. [read post]
4 Oct 2008, 10:10 am
Members of Congress can finally use Web sites like YouTube, after committees in both the House and Senate adopted new rules allowing members to post content outside of the .gov domain, as long as it is for official purposes. [read post]
19 Jun 2008, 3:59 am
[JURIST] The US congress voted late Wednesday to override President George W. [read post]
8 Mar 2007, 10:15 am
Congress to pass a comprehensive privacy law this year, allowing consumers to control how their personal information is used. [read post]
30 Sep 2006, 10:19 am
[JURIST] The US Congress sent its final version of the military commissions bill [JURIST news archive] to President Bush late Friday after the House voted 250-170 [roll call] to approve the Senate's version of the legislation [text, PDF]. [read post]
8 Dec 2015, 1:58 pm by Joe Consumer
In 2000, Congress established “Good Samaritan” immunity for people who acquire AED's or use them in emergencies. [read post]
18 Apr 2024, 1:23 pm by Brett S. Krantz
PLEASE SIT DOWN BEFORE READING THIS Is it actually possible that the United States Congress is on its way to enacting legislation that will potentially make regulatory compliance easier for businesses? [read post]
17 Dec 2015, 8:08 am by Jack Goldsmith
Of course, Congress is not calling its funding an authorization for the use of force against ISIL, much less debating the authorization. [read post]
29 Nov 2011, 5:59 am by Hunton & Williams LLP
On November 29, 2011, at the International Association of Privacy Professionals (“IAPP”) Europe Data Protection Congress in Paris, France, Viviane Reding, Vice President of the European Commission and Commissioner for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship, provided insight into details of the proposals for the revised EU data protection framework. [read post]
5 Sep 2023, 8:11 am by Associated Press
The top prosecutors in all 50 states are urging Congress to study how artificial intelligence can be used to exploit children through pornography. [read post]
2 Mar 2021, 5:42 pm by Sabrina I. Pacifici
In response to the 2007-2009 financial crisis, Congress—primarily through the 2010 Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank Act; P.L. 111-203)—and bank regulators,using new and existing authorities, increased bank regulation. [read post]
7 Jan 2016, 7:35 am by William Helbling
[JURIST] The US Congress on Wednesday sent a bill [HR 3762] to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) [text] to President Barrack Obama [official profile]. [read post]
23 Feb 2009, 5:53 am
US Senate Bill 436 and House Bill 1076 propose a requirement along these lines. [read post]