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- StopWatching.us—Oppose government surveillance of us?
- Support Sen. Moran’s startup visa amendment
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Political issues affecting startups:
Open Internet and Privacy
What to know:
- StopWatching.us petition crosses 400k signees
- EFF calls for new Church Committee to address government overreach on surveillance programs
- Minority Leader Pelosi distributes comparison spreadsheet on post-PATRIOT Act surveillance
- Secretary of Treasury Jack Lew meets with Chamber of Commerce on cybersecurity—they played leading role in defeating the Senate’s version of CISPA last year
- Aaron’s Law introduced by Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) to reform Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA)—the bill has support from both Republicans and Democrats but needs support from currently-noncommital Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-VA), as Chair of the Judiciary Committee, to move forward
People to Watch:
- Reps. Conyers (D-MI) and Amash (R-MI)—introduced LIBERT-E Act to curtail NSA surveillance programs, with 32 cosponsors
- Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-VA)—support or non-opposition is needed for Aaron’s Law to make any progress in the House
Immigration
What to Know:
- Final Senate vote expected on comprehensive immigration bill on Wednesday or Thursday, with 70 votes+ in support
- Vote on substitution amendment to implement Corker-Hoeven border security agreement—expected to bring in confirmed support of 10-15 Republican senators
- Negotiations continue on bringing Moran Startup Visa amendment to a vote
- Immigration Voice backs amendment from Sen. Warren (D-MA) to reduce visa backlogs, increase job flexibility
- Markup expected Wednesday or Thursday in House Judiciary Committee onhigh-skilled immigration bill proposed by Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA)
People to Watch:
- Sens. Bob Corker (R-TN) and John Hoeven (R-ND)—border security proposalopens door to significant Republican support on immigration reform
- Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV), Senate Majority Leader—setting schedule on amendment votes
- Sens. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Charles Grassley (R-IA)—lead Senate Judiciary Committee members, primary negotiators on approving amendments for votes
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