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Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today applauded the House of Representatives for unanimously passing the NDO Fairness Act (H.R. 7072). This vital reform reemphasizes the value this country places on our founding principles enshrined in the Fourth Amendment. Jeremiah Mosteller, AFP’s Senior Policy Analyst, issued the following statement: “Federal agencies have abused the […]
I vividly remember September 11, 2001, and the horrific events that occurred that day. Last month, our country joined together to remember the victims of this horrific attack and our brave first responders who boldly entered the chaos to ensure every possible life was saved. It’s hard for any American alive that day to forget […]
Arlington, Va. – Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) endorsed bipartisan legislation introduced by Senators Ron Wyden, Rand Paul, Patrick Leahy and Mike Lee aimed at ending the legal loopholes that allow for warrantless surveillance on Americans. The Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act closes major loopholes in federal privacy law and ensures the Electronic […]
Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) launched an ad campaign this week urging members of Congress to support two bipartisan amendments to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) that prohibit warrantless surveillance of Americans. The first, introduced by Sens. Ron Wyden and Steve Daines, would prevent the government from collecting internet search history or geolocation data […]
Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity today urged Senators to vote against the motion to end debate on H.R. 6172, the FISA Reauthorization Act of 2020. Congress should not rush through a reauthorization of the federal government’s surveillance authorities in the midst of a national pandemic. Instead, the bill should have been heard in committee and open […]
The North Carolina state legislature recently killed a bill that would have opened the door to digital censorship by placing new restrictions on how people can engage online. Although lawmakers ultimately made the correct decision in defeating House Bill 700, proponents are once again trying to rally support for the legislation. North Carolinians should be […]
Anyone interested in Capitol Hill’s ongoing debate about internet regulation should take five minutes to listen to what Rep. Cathy McMorris-Rodgers said at last week’s House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing. The committee was discussing Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996, which helps preserve citizen’s rights to express their beliefs online. Rep. McMorris-Rodgers emphasized the crucial points that get lost in the misguided rhetoric from both sides […]
