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Invited! UN Conference in China Could Shape Your Internet – Rayburn Briefing

Join us for lunch on a little-known UN process with outsized impact: the World Radiocommunication Conference. What happens in Shanghai could shape Wi-Fi, wireless markets, and U.S. competitiveness for years to come. RSVP below.

Date: Monday, May 11
Time: 12:00–1:00 PM ET
Attend: Livestream or in person at Rayburn 2168
RSVP: via Luma (in-person and livestream available)

Register via Luma below to receive the livestream link or RSVP for lunch.

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🚀 ICYMI: The Rapid Rise of Space-Based Internet: What Congress Should Know / 🛰️ Full Video + Transcript Now Live

In case you missed it, we have posted the video, audio, and transcript of the March event on “The Rapid Rise of Space-Based Internet: Broadband from Above.”

The Rapid Rise of Space-Based Internet: Broadband from Above

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SPEAKERS

  • Jay Schwarz
    Chief, Space Bureau
    Federal Communications Commission
  • Scott Wallsten
    President and Senior Fellow
    Technology Policy Institute
  • Karina Perez
    Director, Space & Spectrum Policy Center
    CCIA

For years, the idea that high-speed broadband could beam directly to your handheld phone from space sounded like science fiction.

Today, it’s happening.

Low-Earth orbit constellations are reshaping broadband competition. Phones are beginning to connect directly to satellites. And space-based networks are becoming part of America’s communications backbone.

We are pleased to welcome Jay Schwarz, Chief of the FCC’s Space Bureau, for opening remarks on how the FCC is approaching satellite broadband, spectrum coordination, and how the space-based connectivity and the digital divide.

This conversation will help unpack what’s real, what’s speculative, and what Congress should be paying attention to now.

Date: Wednesday, March 11
Time: 12:00–1:00 PM ET

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🛰️ Lunch Briefing on Space Internet w/ FCC’s Jay Schwarz 3/11

Join us for lunch at noon in Rayburn for a lunch discussion on “The Rapid Rise of Space-Based Internet: Broadband from Above.” We’ll be joined by FCC Space Bureau Chief Jay Schwarz and other experts on 3/11 in Rayburn 2168.

🛰️ Lunch Briefing on Space Internet w/ FCC’s Jay Schwarz 3/11
🛰️ Lunch Briefing on Space Internet w/ FCC’s Jay Schwarz 3/11

Date: Wednesday, March 11
Time: 12:00–1:00 PM ET
Attend: Livestream or in person at Rayburn 2168
RSVP: via Luma (in-person and livestream available)

For years, the idea that high-speed broadband could beam directly to your handheld phone from space sounded like science fiction.

Today, it’s happening.

Low-Earth orbit constellations are reshaping broadband competition. Phones are beginning to connect directly to satellites. And space-based networks are becoming part of America’s communications backbone.

We are pleased to welcome Jay Schwarz, Chief of the FCC’s Space Bureau, for opening remarks on how the FCC is approaching satellite broadband, spectrum coordination, and how the space-based connectivity and the digital divide.

This conversation will help unpack what’s real, what’s speculative, and what Congress should be paying attention to now.

 

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Four Insiders Predicted the 119th Congress – Here’s What They See Coming / Full Video + Transcript Now Live

In case you missed it, we have posted the video, audio, and transcript of the January event on “Tech Policy in 2026: A 2nd Session Preview”

Tech Policy in 2026: A 2nd Session Preview

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  • Luke Hogg
    Director of Technology Policy
    Foundation for American Innovation
  • Amy Bos
    Vice President of Government Affairs
    NetChoice
  • Asad Ramzanali
    Director of AI and Technology Policy
    Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator
  • Nathan Leamer
    Executive Director
    Build American AI

As the 119th Congress enters its second session, technology policy is approaching a moment of decision.

Artificial intelligence. Kids’ online safety and content modewration. Broadband and spectrum connectivity. Platform governance. Digital replicas and AI companions. Congress has no shortage of ideas … but which ones are most likely to move?

This discussion will move beyond headlines and proposals to focus on what Congress is most likely to legislate in the coming year—what may advance, what could stall, and where real bipartisan traction may emerge.

Panelists from diverse policy perspectives will examine:

  • Which tech issues are most likely to see legislative action in the second session

  • How artificial intelligence, kids’ safety, and online harms are reshaping congressional priorities

  • The outlook for broadband, satellite, and next-generation connectivity policy

  • Whether emerging issues like AI companions, digital replicas, and content moderation are ready for Congress—or not yet

  • How lawmakers may balance innovation, competition, and regulation in a rapidly evolving tech landscape

If you’re trying to understand where congressional attention is headed—and where it’s not—this briefing is designed to help you read the road ahead.

Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET
Location: Rayburn House Office Building (Room 2168) or Virtual

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📺 Video & Transcript🪫: The Future of AI: Securing Energy for Innovation

In case you missed it, we have posted the video, audio, and transcript of the December event on “The Future of AI: Securing Energy for Innovation”

The Future of AI: Securing Energy for Innovation

SPEAKERS

  • Mardsen Hanna
    Head of Energy and Sustainability Policy, Google
  • Levi Patterson
    Director of Energy, Science, and AI Infrastructure Policy, NVIDIA
  • Rebecca Kern
    Senior Correspondent, The Capitol Forum
  • David Terry
    President, National Association of, State Energy Officials (NASEO)
  • Leslie Abrahams
    Deputy Director and Senior Fellow, Energy Security and Climate Change Program, Center for Strategic & International Studies

As artificial intelligence rapidly evolves, its energy consumption is becoming a critical policy concern, requiring a balance between fostering AI-driven innovation and managing rising demands for computing power. How can policymakers ensure AI development aligns with sustainability goals while maintaining America’s competitive edge? Are breakthroughs in energy efficiency and network design on the horizon? Join us for an in-depth discussion on building the physical foundation for AI’s future—from devices to data centers.

Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET
Location: Rayburn House Office Building (Room 2168) or Virtual

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🪫 The Future of AI: Securing Energy for Innovation

You are invited to a Rayburn lunch discussion on “The Future of AI: Securing Energy for Innovation“ on Tuesday, December 9th at 12:00 PM. RSVP for an in-person lunch or register for the livestream below.

Date: December 9, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET
Location: Rayburn House Office Building
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📺 Video & Transcript: Verifying Kids’ Age, SCOTUS, and AI Companions

In case you missed it, we have posted the video, audio, and transcript of Wednesday’s briefing on “Verifying Kids’ Age, SCOTUS, and AI Companions.”

Verifying the Future: Kids Age Regulation, SCOTUS, and AI Boundaries

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SPEAKERS

  • Kate Ruane
    Director, Free Expression Project
    Center for Democracy & Technology
  • Chris Marchese
    Founder & Co-Director
    NetChoice Litigation Center
  • Luke Hogg
    Director of Technology Policy
    Foundation for American Innovation

Join legal experts, technologists, and policymakers for a timely panel on the Supreme Court’s decision in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton and what it means for age assurance laws, online expression, and the future of child protection online. As states experiment with age verification laws and Congress debates national standards, this panel explores the complex intersection of free speech rights, regulatory authority, and emerging technology. We’ll also discuss proposals to age-gate other spaces like social media sites and AI chatbot companions, some of which may be inappropriate for children. What limits should be placed on these tools? And who gets to decide? Does age-gating work? Join us.

Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET
Location: Rayburn House Office Building (Room 2168) or Virtual

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FCC Video

📺 Missed it? FCC’s Streaming Video Audio, Video, Transcript Online

In case you missed it, we have posted the video, audio, and transcript of Wednesday’s briefing on “Outside of the Box: Rethinking The FCC’s Video Regulations In The Age Of Streaming.”

Outside of the Box: Rethinking The FCC’s Video Regulations In The Age Of Streaming

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SPEAKERS

  • Michael P. O’Reilly, Strategic Advisor & Advocate, MPORielly, Former Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission (bio)
  • Cheryl Leanza, Of CounselOf Counsel, Best Best & Krieger LLP (bio)
  • Kristian Stout, Director of Innovation Policy at International Center for Law & Economics (bio)
  • Tim Lordan, Executive Director, Congressional Internet Caucus Academy (bio)

This panel explores the challenges arising from the decline of legacy cable TV and the rise of streaming services. Consumer preferences have shifted the media marketplace over the last decade — from live linear television broadcast to streaming and on-demand viewing. Fifteen years ago, 85-90% of American households subscribed to cable TV, but today that number has dropped to around 50% as streaming platforms dominate the market. There are well over 200 streaming services available to consumers and an overwhelming 99 percent of U.S. households now subscribe to at least one or more streaming services.  However, regulations governing this dynamic marketplace were developed in the 1980s and 1990s To what extent do these rules create an unlevel playing field.  Should these regulations be eliminated or updated to reflect the current landscape, and if so, how? The conversation will also focus on how companies are being forced to innovate and compete to retain audiences, and discussants will offer predictions for the future state of the tv and video marketplace. Join us for a discussion of the future of cable, streaming, and media regulations.

Date: Monday, June 16, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET
Location: Rayburn House Office Building (Room 2168) or Virtual

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📺 Trump & Online Speech? Watch Video, Transcript ICYMI

In case you missed it, we have posted the video, audio, and transcript of Wednesday’s briefing on “The Future of Online Expression In The Trump Era: Freedom vs Regulation.”

The Future of Online Expression In The Trump Era: Freedom vs Regulation

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SPEAKERS

– Chris Marchese, Litigation Center Director, NetChoice
– Jenna Leventoff, Senior Policy Counsel, ACLU
– Wesley Hodges, Acting Director of the Tech Policy Center, The Heritage Foundation
– Luke Hogg, Director of Technology Policy, Foundation for American Innovation
– Ashkhen Kazaryan, Senior Legal Fellow, The Future of Free Speech at Vanderbilt University (moderator)

The landscape of online expression is rapidly evolving, raising important questions about the balance between free speech and the need for a safe and accessible internet for all. While the First Amendment prohibits government from regulating speech, there are concerns about private platforms who restrict user posts that fall outside their community standards. To what degree, if any, can the government regulate content moderation on private platforms? Experts will discuss what it means to address issues such as misinformation, hate speech, and harassment online, as well as concerns regarding censorship.

Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET
Location: Rayburn House Office Building (Room 2168) or Virtual
Video: Via YouTube 

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Kids Safety

ICYMI : Future of Online Kids Safety Video, Audio, Transcript

In case you missed it, we have posted the video, audio, and transcript of Thursday’s briefing on “The Future of Online Safety for Kids: Legislative Changes on the Horizon.”

The Future of Online Safety for Kids: Legislative Changes on the Horizon

SPEAKERS

– Ash Johnson, Senior Policy Manager, Information, Technology, and Innovation Foundation
– Representative, Common Sense Media
– Andrew Zack, Policy Manager, Family Online Safety Institute
– Maureen Flatley, Advisor, Stop Child Predators
– Miranda Nazarro, Tech Policy Reporter, The Hill (moderator)

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Despite multiple attempts over the last several sessions, Congress has been unable to enact legislation aimed at protecting children online. What does the future look like for KOSA, COPPA 2.0, and KOSMA? What other ideas are being looked to to protect kids online? Experts will examine current legislative proposals, their potential to reshape privacy, platform accountability, and digital safety, and the future trajectory of online protections for kids.

Date: Thursday, March 13th, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET
Location: Rayburn House Office Building (Room 2168) or Virtual
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