Legislative Updates
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IEEE-USA Endorses Historic Nomination of Dr. Arati Prabhakar as OSTP Director
Dr. Arati Prabhakar, former head of DARPA and NIST, would be the first woman, immigrant, or person of color confirmed to head OSTP.
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Pennsylvania Legislators Address Right to Repair
The Pennsylvania legislature is considering legislation regarding a consumer’s right to maintain and fix technology that they purchase.
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American Foundries Act of 2020
The American Foundries Act (S. 4130) of 2020 is an important bill that would fund American innovation in microelectronics manufacturing and advanced R&D facilities across the country.
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Transportation of Tomorrow
A 13 September Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation hearing looked at emerging transportation technologies in the United States.
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Senate Bill Seeks to Secure the Internet of Things
In early August, bipartisan legislation was introduced in the Senate to improve the cybersecurity of Internet-connected devices, or the so-called Internet of Things (IoT).