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Sensenbrenner, Massie & Lofgren Introduce Secure Data Act

The Secure Data Act will protect Americans’ privacy and data security by prohibiting surveillance agencies from requiring or compelling surveillance “backdoors” in products and services.

Lofgren applauds FCC Chairman Wheeler's proposed rules to govern broadband service

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) issued the following statement today after Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Chairman Tom Wheeler proposed new rules to govern broadband service:

"The record breaking number of comments received by the FCC left no doubt that the public supports strong net neutrality rules. I'm pleased Commissioner Wheeler has recognized that public sentiment today and put forward a good plan to use Title II authority to implement and enforce open internet protections.

Lawmakers introduce bipartisan Surveillance Order Reporting Act

Legislation will shed light on the breadth of overreaching government surveillance programs

Lawmakers introduce bipartisan privacy reform legislation

Lawmakers introduced bipartisan legislation today updating a decades old communications privacy law to better shield Internet users and wireless subscribers from overly broad government surveillance programs.

Lofgren Applauds new school guidance to assist English language learners

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) issued the following statement in support of the Departments of Education and Justice's joint guidance released this week reminding states, school districts and schools of their obligations under federal law to ensure that English language learners have equal access to a high-quality education.

Lofgren calls for meaningful cybersecurity reform, says CISPA falls short

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) issued the following statement today calling for meaningful cybersecurity reforms following the re-introduction of the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA):

"I'm glad the House is demonstrating an interest in exploring ways in which the nation can better protect against cyber-attacks. This is, no doubt, a very important issue – and our nation faces a security threat that has been made even more apparent in light of highly publicized cyber-attacks in recent months.

Honda, Lofgren lead California Lawmakers in urging CA Attorney General to reject hospital sale to Prime Healthcare Services

WASHINGTON, DC – Eighteen California Lawmakers urged California Attorney General Kamala Harris today to reject the sale of six hospitals in the Daughters of Charity Health System to Prime Healthcare Services, a controversial for-profit system that has a history of unfair business practices.

Lofgren: President Obama’s actions are legal, it’s time to end the criticism and pass a bill

WASHINGTON, DC – In a House Judiciary hearing today, U.S. Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) called on House Republicans to end their uninformed and unwarranted criticism of President Obama's Immigrant Accountability Executive Actions and instead work towards passing meaningful comprehensive immigration reform.

H.R. 15, a bipartisan and comprehensive compromise bill, would pass the House today if it Republican leadership allowed a vote.

Rep. Lofgren applauds temporary protection for West African nationals in US

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) applauded an Administration announcement today to temporarily protect some West African nationals currently in the United States from deportation to countries critically affected by the Ebola virus.

Rep. Lofgren applauds President’s commitment to improve immigration system, urges further action

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) issued the following statement today in support of President Obama's commitment to improve the nation's immigration system and urged additional action to protect farmworkers and parents of DREAMers from deportation. Lofgren is the Senior Democrat on the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

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