It appears that American consumers have no free market method of showing disapproval if they feel their personal information is being misused.

Information brokers possess huge data profiles on a staggering number of Americans, nearly all of whom do no business with these brokers.

That is a very important distinction, and I thank the chairman for making that comment.

The Republican discussion draft, like H.R. 2221 before it, provides the FTC, your commission, with the ability to modify the definition of personal information.

The consequences of this change are quite significant.

And what about the language that speaks to impeding innovation? I don't know how you define that.

Do you believe notification to consumers should also be required for breaches involving this kind of information?

The Republican discussion draft makes a change from H.R. 2221 to the definition of personal information.

However, this draft also removes key consumer protection provisions that weaken the bill and make it less effective.

Mr. Speaker, I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 409, noes 1, not voting 22, as follows: [Roll No. 416] AYES--409 Ackerman Adams Aderholt Akin Alexander…

Senator Burr has introduced legislation, S. 581, the Child Care Protection Act, to require a comprehensive background check for licensed care and those receiving CCDBG subsidies.

Would the Administration support my criminal background check bill?

It is way past over due.

Thank you, madame chairman and your Ranking Member Risch, I really do appreciate you inviting me here today to join this Subcommittee to discuss the need to secure a stable supply of rare Earth and other critical materials.

I look forward to what this newly constructed subcommittee will be working on.

Quality. I think that is a word that we can all buy off on.

Mr. President, I, too, come to the floor in support of the amendment by Senator Tester and Senator Corker from Tennessee. Let me tell you, I threw myself into these negotiations many weeks ago when I saw the great bipartisan work of my…

This cannot be allowed to continue. It seems like it occurs almost every time we have a hearing.