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Third Annual Digital Patriots Dinner: New Digital Patriot Honorees Announced
On
Tuesday, March 27 at 6:30 p.m., CEA will host the Third Annual Digital
Patriots Dinner in the Atrium Hall at the Ronald Reagan Building and
International Trade Center in Washington, DC.
During the dinner, Senator John Sununu (R-NH), Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) and Michael Dell of Dell Inc. will be honored with the 2007 Digital Patriots Award. Celebrate the achievements of these leaders known for championing innovation in consumer technology at this very special event bridging content, policy and products. For more information, including registration, please visit www.ce.org/digitalpatriots. CEA, NAB and NCTA Join on DTV Education Initiative Additional Links: Joint Letter to House Leaders 02/14/07; Joint Letter to Senate Leader 02/14/07 Contact: Julie Kearney CEA President and CEO, Gary Shapiro Responds to Warner Bros. Chairman's Remarks on Relationship Between Content and Technology
Warner Brothers' Chairman and CEO Barry
Meyer recently spoke in Washington, DC, seeking legislation to restrict
consumer access to innovative digital technologies. In his
speech, Meyer placed blame for the digital consumer's frustration
on equipment manufacturers and misrepresented remarks made by CEA
President and CEO Gary Shapiro at the 2007 International CES.
Read Shapiro's response to Meyer and his complete CES keynote.Contact: Michael Petricone CEA Offers Support for National, Interoperable Broadband Solution in the FCC's 700 MHz Proceeding Additional Links: CEA's Comments 02/26/07 Contact: Julie Kearney
Additional Links: CEA Comments 02/14/07 Contact: Julie Kearney CEA Applauds Pro-Consumer, Pro-Innovation FAIR USE Act of 2007On February 27, Representatives Rick Boucher (D-VA) and John Doolittle (R-CA) introduced H.R. 1201, the "Freedom And Innovation Revitalizing U.S. Entrepreneurship Act of 2007" (FAIR USE Act of 2007). The legislation will enhance library preservation efforts and protect the fair use rights of consumers. Additional Links: Text of H.R. 1201; CEA Press Release 02/27/07 Contact: Veronica O'Connell or Michael Petricone Export Promotion and International Trade Event at CEA's Washington Forum
On Monday, March 26 from 2:00-3:00 p.m., CEA will host a panel discussion on "Export Promotion and International Trade" as part of CEA's Washington Forum at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, DC. The International Trade Administration helps U.S. companies by:
The forum will feature a Senior ITA official; a representative from the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service (FCS); and a panel discussion featuring representatives from the Market Access and Compliance (MAC), Manufacturing and Services (MAS), and the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service (FCS) Divisions of ITA on the importance of the Information Technology Agreement (ITA) to the consumer electronics industry. Discussion will include the Information Technology Agreement (ITA) and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) issues facing the CE industry. Contact: Sage Chandler
CEA Launches New Publication for Global Environmental Regulation News Green Feed, available quarterly to CEA Members, is a
one-stop source for the latest information on global environmental regulations
and compliance news that impacts the CE industry and partner businesses around
the world. The newsletter, available on the Environmental Policy Committee
website (http://members.ce.org/EPC) will give CE companies the know-how to create, market
and trade innovative and environmentally friendly products which continue to
bolster the world's economy. For more information, please contact
Contact:
Contact: Doug Johnson
CEA Pushes for Uniform State Regulation of In-Vehicle Video Displays; Alaska Legislation Advances Contact: Doug Johnson Update: Right to Repair Now Pending in MA, NJ, NV and OK In addition to Right to Repair legislation currently pending in Oklahoma (HB 1584) and the New Jersey Assembly (A-931), several new bills have been introduced, which would help promote greater consumer choice, lower prices and a fair chance to compete for mobile electronics installers and manufacturers. On February 26, the New Jersey Senate introduced S.2553, which mirrors the Right to Repair bill pending in the New Jersey Assembly (A-931). S.2553 has been referred to the New Jersey Senate Commerce Committee. On February 12, the Nevada Senate introduced BDR 1320, the Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act. Additionally, the Massachusetts House recently introduced "Motor Vehicle Repair" (HB 296). For the latest information and bill text, please visit: http://www.ce.org/governmentaffairs and click "Right to Repair/In-Vehicle Electronics" on the left side of the page. Additional Links: Text of NJ S.2553 Contact: J. David Grossman CEA Washington Forum - March 26-27, 2007 Every day, Washington policymakers face decisions that affect the CE industry's bottom line. Whether you are a retailer or a manufacturer, whether your business is big or small, CEA Washington Forum is designed to give you a better understanding of the policy and regulatory issues that will matter to you. Join hundreds of innovators and influencers from all facets of the CE industry and other markets that rely on consumer technology to thrive. CEA Member? CEA's Member-Only website
offers the latest Government Affairs news, contact information, and
documents. Interested in Joining the GAC? CEA
Government Affairs Staff
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