Based on this testimony, I do not see a need for legislation at this time, and I see serious risks in this particular proposal.

There is a need for consistent, fair, and rigorous oversight of the rule's implementation.

For far too long communities have been subject to the serious risks associated with inadequate coal ash disposal.

Do you think it is important to have a federal floor of protections for coal ash disposal?

I appreciate my colleagues' effort on this legislation, and I believe it has some positive elements--FTC penalty authority and a data security provision among them.

I appreciate the hearing today on the draft legislation released last week, and--by Mr. Welch and Ms. Blackburn to require data breach security and reporting.

This proposal also weakens existing consumer protections under the Communications Act for customers of telecommunications, satellite, and cable companies.

But as we established, much of the customer information currently required to be secured under the Communications Act does not have to be secured under this bill.

I don't want anything I say to seem to reflect a preference for one agency over another, but rather for the protection of the consumers.

There are many types of harm that go beyond simply financial ones.

So I wondered, Ms. Rich, if you wanted to comment on that. This is a concern that I have for consumers, that I think if we allowed the FCC to continue in its regulations, that we could then make sure we cover everything.

This bill also voids breach notification obligations required under the Communications Act, Mr. Johnson.

The types of personal information covered by this bill are far too limited.

That being said, this bill needs significant amendment to achieve the goal of both simplifying compliance for businesses and enhancing protections for consumers.

In terms of the role of the FTC having some flexibility in defining what personal information would be, what position have you taken?

Well, let me ask you this, then, because I think it would be--help to outline for us.

I think our nation should, of course, be vigilant about any kind of growing influence that Iran may have whether it is in Latin America, Europe or anywhere else.

I do question the merits of the bill before us today. The bill simply does not strike the right balance.