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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is revisiting its Personal Financial Data Right rule under Section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Act. This rule is designed to give consumers more control over their financial information, allowing them to share their account data with apps and services. It mandates a standardized framework for data sharing across the entire financial system, including fintech firms like Venmo and Robinhood.

In over half the country, outdated laws still don’t treat unauthorized GPS tracking as stalking.

As Congress works to shape the future of digital assets, three important bills—H.R. 1919, H.R. 3633, and S. 1582—offer a strong, commonsense path forward. These proposals support innovation, protect individual freedom, and limit the reach of government—key principles that help people and businesses thrive. The Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1919), led by Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN), would stop […]

APF believes that practical solutions can be identified that move our nation forward as we continue to build a resilient electric grid while meeting the increased demand from large loads and AI.
On April 8th, James Czerniawski testified in front of the Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance of the Committee on the Judiciary on a continued pattern of government surveillance of U.S. citizens
James Czerniawski testified on Texas HB 149 – The Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act.
Recently, Faith Burns and James Czerniawski submitted comments to the Office of Science and Technology Policy sharing their thoughts on how the administration could execute an AI action plan that would position the United States as a leader in this promising emerging technology.
The global race for technology is well underway. Whether it’s AI or 5G, the United States needs to take steps to ensure it doesn’t cede ground to its would-be competitors and position itself as a leader in these technologies for years to come.