About The Congressional Internet Caucus Advisory Committee
The Internet Caucus Advisory Committee and the Internet Education Foundation hosts regular events and forums for policymakers, the press, and the public to discuss important Internet-related policy issues.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Congressional Internet Caucus Advisory Committee
What is the Congressional Internet Caucus Advisory Committee?
The Congressional Internet Caucus Advisory Committee works to educate policymakers on Internet-related issues. With funding and logistical support from the Internet Education Foundation, the Internet Caucus Advisory Committee hosts regular forums to discuss important Internet-related policy issues. Since its founding, the Internet Caucus Advisory Committee has built a membership of over 200 organizations from a broad cross-section of the public interest community and the Internet industry. Additional information, including an updated membership list, is available at http://www.netcaucus.org/advisory/
What has the Advisory Committee done in the past to educate policymakers about Internet-related policy issues?
The Internet Caucus Advisory Committee holds dozens of events, these included panel events on various topics each year. Additional events hosted by the Advisory Committee including the Speakers Series, which has featured Meg Whitman, Steve Ballmer, Kazuo Hirai and Art Coviello, as well as a constituent education workshop series which discussed computer security and spyware and annoyware. Programs from the events are available at http://www.netcaucus.org/events/
How are Internet Caucus Advisory Committee activities funded?
The Internet Education Foundation (IEF) provides funding for Internet Caucus Advisory Committee events, publications, and administration. IEF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public and policymakers about the potential of a decentralized global Internet to promote democracy, communications, and commerce. To support Advisory Committee-related activities, IEF established a Supporters Group to provide financial and in-kind contributions. Many Advisory Committee members have joined the Supporters Group. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Supporters Group, call Tim Lordan, executive director for IEF, at (202) 638-4370. Additional Information about IEF is available at http://www.neted.org.
Which organizations have joined the Internet Caucus Advisory Committee?
Find updated membership lists and extensive information about the Internet Caucus Advisory Committee at http://www.netcaucus.org/advisory.
How do I join the Internet Caucus Advisory Committee?
Membership is open to organizations dedicated to the goals of the Internet Caucus who agree to dedicate their energies to planning events for the Internet Caucus Advisory Committee. Contact Catherine Matsuda for more details.